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Yield of a municipal bond with a sinking fund?

How do I calculate my expected return if I buy a municipal bond at a premium with a sinking fund feature? For example, I'm looking at a bond with a coupon of 5.5%, maturing July 2015, with the ...
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Expected total principal + gains from a vanguard life cycle account upon retirement after 33 years?

If one maxes out his Roth IRA starting from age 26, investing only into a vanguard target 2045 (lifecycle) fund, what amount can he expect to withdraw at retirement at age 59? I did a quick check ...
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What does the “SEC 30-Day Yield” mean for a Bond ETF?

I'm currently a student awaiting admission into grad school and have about $10,000 in a Scott Trade account ready to invest. Because I'll be using the money to pay for moving expenses and anything ...