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(Reuters) – In recent weeks, U.S. bond markets have bought into the prospect of a “soft landing,” prompting some investors to question whether they are ignoring the risk that companies will run into trouble in a higher-for-longer interest rate environment. Corporate credit spreads, which indicate the premium investors require to hold companies’ bonds over safer…
Buying the right house can be a tough decision. Unless you’re paying with cash upfront, a mortgage will be a long-term expense. While some debt is to be expected in life, you don’t want to bite off more than you can chew. “Good debt” can easily become “bad debt” if you can’t make your payments….
With electricity bills consistently higher than the national average, and only expected to continue to rise, West Virginia is at a crossroads in its energy pathway. Consequently, the state’s regulatory commission has opened a task force to ensure an affordable electricity supply for West Virginia’s ratepayers, representing a real opportunity for commissioners to assess options…
Saving money is a critical aspect of achieving financial security and achieving your long-term goals. But it can be tough to meet your savings goals in a normal economic climate, as everyday expenses can cut into what you’d planned to put away. And, it can be even more difficult in an inflationary economy, like the…
