Speculating in Hunger

Investment newsletters blast headlines like “How You Can Profit from the Global Food Crisis.” They hype up agribusiness stocks and ETFs that bet on farming products. These bets might pay off if food troubles get worse, but think twice about whether investing actually helps solve the problem or just feeds Continue Reading

Business Financing Puzzle

Local business funding shows just how tough success feels when dealing with strict commercial lenders. This example makes a tricky problem about working capital and business loans easier to understand. Business loans hold serious risks that could either make or break a company’s future. Discover why knowing these risks changes Continue Reading