Chasing after yields in single-state funds; municipal bond funds that specialize in your state issues may offer double tax breaks, but they do have their ups and downs. (includes state-by-state fund listing and related article) Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine | October 1, 1994| | COPYRIGHT 1994 The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

WANT TO PAY LESS IN TAXES? Of course you do, and single-state municipal-bond funds may be just your ticket. They're exempt from federal income taxes and shelter residents from state and local income taxes in most states. These days those double-tax-free yields are rich indeed. High-quality ten-year munis currently yield about 5.45% annually--about one percentage point higher than at their low point last fall.

Unfortunately, that tempting tax-free income doesn't come without some added risk. By definition, single-state muni funds lack geographical diversity, making ...

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