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Finance & Development March 2006 |
Letters to the Editor Aid recipients must be more accountable... Why not limit new borrowing?... Redesigning aid... |
Finance & Development December 1, 2000 Robert Powell |
Debt Relief for Poor Countries Efforts to lighten the debt burden of poor countries go back at least two decades. The most recent, the enhanced HIPC Initiative, will provide faster and deeper debt relief to these countries while encouraging them to use the funds saved to fight poverty and raise living standards. |
The Motley Fool July 15, 2004 |
When Debt Is Good vs. Bad Debt on a company's balance sheet can have two sides. Companies that can grow without using debt or issuing extra stock are in a more powerful position than others. Still, you needn't balk at the first sight of debt. Just evaluate it carefully. |
The Motley Fool October 27, 2005 |
Enterprise Value Explained The enterprise value reminds all investors, large and small, that debt is a cost to the business. |
Finance & Development June 1, 2002 Michael Kremer & Seema Jayachandran |
Odious Debt Many developing countries are carrying debt incurred by rulers who borrowed without the people's consent and used the funds either to repress the people or for personal gain. A new approach is warranted to prevent dictators from running up debts and looting their countries. |
The Motley Fool June 8, 2004 |
Enterprise Value Explained Don't neglect debt and cash when determining a company's price tag. |
The Motley Fool December 27, 2005 |
Foolish Fundamentals: Enterprise Value Don't overlook debt and cash when you're valuing a stock. |
The Motley Fool May 3, 2006 |
Enterprise Value, Explained Enterprise value (EV) represents a company's economic value -- the minimum someone would have to pay to buy it outright. It's an important number to consider when you're valuing a stock. |
The Motley Fool December 6, 2005 |
When Debt Is OK Is debt good or bad? The answer is that not all debt is alike -- and not all debt is bad. Along the same lines, as investors we shouldn't assume that any debt on a company's balance sheet is a bad thing. |
The Motley Fool May 25, 2006 |
When Debt Is Good Mortgage good, credit card debt bad. Investors, it's similar with companies. If a sizable chunk of income won't be eaten up by debt payment obligations, that means more flexibility and more opportunity. Still, you needn't balk at the first sight of debt. Just evaluate it carefully. |
The Motley Fool September 24, 2004 |
Some Debt Is OK Pay attention to the interest rates you're paying on your debt. |
Finance & Development June 1, 2002 Catherine Pattillo |
External Debt and Growth Reasonable levels of external debt that help finance productive investment may be expected to enhance growth, but beyond certain levels additional indebtedness may reduce growth. An IMF study estimates two critical turning points. |
BusinessWeek October 13, 2003 Stan Crock |
Iraqi Debt: Fast-Track the Restructuring The staggering load must be lightened, and quickly, to ensure a recovery |
The Motley Fool June 21, 2006 |
Some Debt Is OK The important thing is the interest rate -- and your ability to pay. |
The Motley Fool February 17, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
How to Reduce Your Debt There's hope -- you can be debt-free once again! Steps to becoming debt free. |
The Motley Fool August 11, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
When Debt Collectors Come Knocking Be an informed consumer -- ideally before bad things such as debt collection agents show up at your door. You have more rights than you may think. Don't be bamboozled. |
The Motley Fool January 11, 2006 Dayana Yochim |
Should You Delay Your Debt Payoff? Got a great APR and a plan to pay off a debt? There are pitfalls to putting off financial obligations. |
Finance & Development December 1, 2002 Inutu Lukonga |
Riding Out the Storm Dealing with financial crises more effectively |
Finance & Development December 1, 2006 Sundberg & Gelb |
Making Aid Work Aid in the past was often guided by geopolitical considerations linked to the interests of donor countries rather than by development objectives. But the end of the cold war and progress toward a new aid architecture should make aid more effective in Africa. |
AskMen.com April 1, 2002 Rashmikant Patel |
Can Debt Be Good For You? This might surprise you, but debt is not always a bad thing. It depends on how it's being used and what kind of debt holder you are... |
The Motley Fool July 8, 2005 |
How to Reduce Your Debt You don't have to suffer in debt. Many have dug themselves out. Here are some ideas. |
AskMen.com January 6, 2002 Rashmikant Patel |
Reduce Your Credit Card Debt Why not look at your present debt situation and develop a systematic debt reduction plan? |
The Motley Fool August 19, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
Getting Dirty With Debt Be wary of debt collectors, and consider investing in them! Learn about the debt collection industry to protect yourself in case they go after you. As a bonus, consider the industry as an investment opportunity. |
The Motley Fool March 4, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Living on Borrowed Dimes Our debt is sky-high, and things are probably going to get worse. American consumer debt has doubled in the past decade -- and odds are, it will continue to climb, due in part to rising interest rates. Debt is even responsible for many divorces, and it might prevent you from retiring on schedule. Don't let yourself get run over by it. |
Inc. May 2005 Mike Hofman |
In Defense of Chapter 7 Sensing that the system is being abused, Congress passed a bill in March to help creditors recover more debt from businesses that have filed bankruptcy. |
The Motley Fool June 7, 2004 W.D. Crotty |
Vegas Gets Debt Crazy The debt would just pile higher if MGM Mirage acquires Mandalay. |
The Motley Fool March 9, 2004 Dave Braze |
9 Ways to Pay Off Debt You can dig yourself out of the quicksand. |
The Motley Fool April 4, 2005 Bill Mann |
Let's Talk About Debt, Baby Individual investors seem to fear companies with debt. There's a reason they call it "leverage," though. |
Registered Rep. June 1, 2005 Will Leitch |
Of Wealth and Debt According to two recent reports, the rich hold at least one thing in common with average consumers: an increasingly heavy load of debt. |
The Motley Fool October 22, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Credit Cards Spur Suicides Massive debt is alarming, but there's hope. You can pay it off. |
The Motley Fool December 15, 2006 Katrina Chan |
9 Ways to Pay Off Debt Debt hovers like a carrion bird over a dying beast, often costing you more than 18% compounded monthly, month in and month out. You can't wish it away, but you can pay it down with determination. |
The Motley Fool July 14, 2004 W.D. Crotty |
Casinos Falling In Love With Debt A rumored merger of Harrah's and Caesars would become a debt party. |
The Motley Fool March 28, 2006 |
Debt-Reduction Tricks You don't have to be saddled with debt forever. Here are tips on how to dig yourself out. |
The Motley Fool February 7, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Your Neighbor Owes $3,560 You probably know that many, many Americans are drowning in credit card debt, but do you have any idea by how much? Sometimes being below average can be a very good thing. |
The Motley Fool July 10, 2006 Tim Beyers |
Invest or Pay Down Debt? The choice isn't as simple as you think. It all depends on whether, through investing, you're able to create value by earning more than the cost of your debt. So, rank your obligations, review your investing choices, and then act wisely. |
The Motley Fool November 3, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Good Debt, Bad Debt Make sure you've got some of the good and little of the bad, but think twice before taking on any debt. |
The Motley Fool June 16, 2006 Mike Norman |
Tune Out the Debt Doomsday Crowd Concerned about our astronomical national debt? You shouldn't be. Here's why. |
Finance & Development March 1, 2002 |
In brief Sovereign debt bankruptcy rules... New round of trade talks... Financing for Development conference... |
The Motley Fool February 25, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Fools and Their Debt One out of three of you carries credit card debt. So what's your excuse? |
Finance & Development June 1, 2005 |
Letters to the Editor Dictators and debt: Let's clarify the rules... IMF should back, not belittle, odious debt regime... Outsourcing: Enlightening demystification... |
The Motley Fool March 11, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Debt and the Silver-Haired Set Debt among senior citizens is on the rise. And the picture doesn't get any clearer as the aging population lives longer, outliving their retirement savings. |
The Motley Fool June 7, 2004 |
The Big Hole We're In The average household with credit cards owes a whopping $9,000. How much is your credit card debt really costing you, and what can you do? |
The Motley Fool October 25, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Feeling the Weight of Your Debt Is too much debt distracting you? |
The Family Room Gary Foreman |
Behind On Credit Card Bills They call nearly every day hounding us for the rest of our minimum payment which has reached in the neighborhood of $800 a month. Although we are not paying what they request every month, we ARE making a payment. Is there any way we can stop the phone calls? |
The Motley Fool August 13, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Ignore Your Lender Banks let you get away with a lot more than you should when it comes to credit. Follow these tips and use some discipline to stay in good financial shape. |
Finance & Development December 1, 2006 Ambroise Fayolle |
Out of the Trap Given that fragile states face urgent and specific needs, the framework created by donors to support them is both too slow and not comprehensive enough. Closer coordination between all actors, including the IMF, should be a priority in fragile states. |
Finance & Development December 1, 2002 Keller et al. |
The Bottom Line Weaknesses in public and private sector balance sheets could be the sign of a crisis in the making. |
The Motley Fool February 9, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Debt Becomes You When did debt become a badge of honor? Ever since those with more of it could brag about having higher credit scores. |
The Motley Fool March 3, 2006 Tim Beyers |
Oprah's Newest Diet The queen of talk and gawk challenges America to consume less -- debt. For many, debt is a roadblock to a healthy, happy retirement. Don't let that be you. |
The Motley Fool October 11, 2005 Seth Jayson |
Take the Free Money What if you could make that student loan pay you? With a little digging, it might. Here's where to start. |