Bond ratings are an important market factor for every investor to understand. In short, bond ratings can help you decide whether or not to make an investment. Knowing what bond ratings mean can help ...

A bond is a fixed-income investment where an investor lends money to a government, corporation or other entity. In return, the issuer agrees to pay back the principal — the original amount — at a set ...

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A second bond-rating agency has reaffirmed its ...