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Debt Financing For Start-Ups?Adrienne Penake - Friday, November 13th, 2009
Entrepreneurs looking for capital and sophisticated investors wanting diversification should consider debt-financing. read more...
A Trade Story: The Relationship Between the US Dollar and the Bond MarketAdrienne Penake - Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
It's all about trade. How foreign governments influence the US bond market in an effort to keep their currency low and exports competitive. read more...
Deed For Lease – Another Case of Misaligned Consumer Incentives that is Damaging for Bond InvestorsAdrienne Penake - Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Fannie's Deed-for-Lease program is another hit to bond investors and taxpayers and encourages homeowners to stop paying their mortgage. read more...
Diversified Munis Offer Good Value and Minimize Your Tax BurdenAdrienne Penake - Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Diversified muni funds offer investors current income without increasing their tax liability. Here is advice on what to look for and a few core choices. read more...
Do We Need Rating Agencies?Adrienne Penake - Friday, October 30th, 2009
Credit rating agencies had a major role to play in the market meltdown. Now the question going forward is does the securitization market need them? read more...