The Debt Ceiling and a Governement Gone Crazy

Here is a great articles from Brian Westbury at First Trust Portfolios: Hysteria and the Debt Debate Contrary to popular belief, the “debt ceiling” has turned into the investor’s best friend. Professional politicians don’t like it, because they don’t want to limit their degrees of freedom. But the “limit” on debt, forces a debate about [...]

Survivor Options On Bonds by Pete Mitchell

Have you heard of the “survivor option”? How about a “death put”? These rather bleak terms reference a very useful choice for beneficiaries who inherit certain kinds of corporate bonds. This option has become increasingly common.