Oct 03
Investors seem to have an insatiable appetite for fixed-income products these days. But which types of bonds offer the best deals?
High-Yield Bonds
Buy
One man’s junk is another man’s treasure, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the bond world. A high-yield—or “junk”—bond is debt issued by a firm whose credit record isn’t the best, so it’s forced to pay a higher interest rate. Junk bond prices have soared 24% in the past year, but yields are close to 9%. Some pros are investing in “fallen angels”—firms making strides to regain an investment-grade rating. One such firm: Ford Motor (F). The automaker has been paying down debt, and its long-term bonds yield around 9%, says Elaine Stokes, comanager of the Loomis Sayles Bond fund, which owns Ford debt. These bonds might los
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Oct 01
When you start a new business venture, it is an exciting time but also one filled with stress. One of the main components of starting a new business is financing. While you may have enough cash to open the doors, there are still so many considerations to make about the smaller spending needs of everyday.
Credit is coming back and more businesses are turning to their credit cards to keep them going until a profit can be turned. But is financing with credit cards the right idea for a new business? Here are a few tips on financing a new start up with credit cards:
If you are just establishing a business, there is likely not a profit being generated and there is no solid credit history for the company. As a business owner, the responsibilities lie with you and your own bank account.
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Tags: Start