Why Some Giant Corporations Are Rushing To Borrow Money

Some corporate giants are on a borrowing spree raising near record sums of money. Why are they doing this and what does it mean to you?

They're raising money to lock in today's low fixed rates because they think interest rates will be rising.

The reason for the rise is the U.S. government needs money and is soaking up all the funds it can, paying higher rates to get it.

What does this mean to you? If you agree with these corporations, don't lock up your money on long term Certificates of Deposit. You're likely to soon see higher rates. If you want to borrow money, lock in today's long term fixed rates.

If you want to invest, put your money into an honest, top quality hedge fund that is preparing for much higher future interest rates. If you want to buy real estate as an investment, consider what will happen to property values if interest rates spike.

My purpose in publishing this piece is to help keep you aware of what is happening in the financial markets so you can best invest and protect your hard earned money. Please do the same for others by sharing this information with them.

Dick [last updated, 1/8/10]

America's Financial Priorities

While the U.S. spends trillions of dollars to wage wars and build weapons, 1 of every 8 Americans is on food stamps. Even worse, 1 in every 4 children is on food stamps.

Often these children are on food stamps because their parents can't find work, for jobs are scare. In many cases their living conditions are desperate and foods stamps are but one sign of that desperation. And the number of families living in these dire circumstances is skyrocketing.

Are these the priorities of a compassionate nation? Aren't we a better people than this?

"Change" begins not from the promises of a politician but from you and me raising our voices for reason and compassion. And as we look at America, it is long past time for change.

Dick