Atlanticus Holdings: 2029 Maturing Baby Bond Offering Near 9% Yield (ATLC) (ATLCZ)

For years, guaranteed investment certificates (GIC) have been the go-to comfort blanket for cautious investors. These are safe, predictable, and insulated from market swings. But the world’s shifting again, and suddenly, that comfort might come at too high a cost. With interest rates likely past their peak and inflation still eating away at fixed returns,…

Have you heard about the Chinese pig-butchering scams that operate in South East Asia? The stories about them are disturbing and scary. No, it’s not about killing pigs in abattoirs. That’s a proverbial term. Let me tell you what they are. You may have received countless spam calls and text messages on your phone. They…