Today companies can use accumulated cash or rely on quickly raised debt which costs less to carry when you don't need it.

Teach children about interest rates and how they can raise debt.

Despite its apparent success, the company raised much debt to finance its expansion.

"But he was always writing positive reports around times when his companies were raising debt."

"Reflecting that view, treasurers who have the opportunity to put off raising debt are doing so."

Higher long-term rates, among other things, make it more expensive for companies to raise debt and for home buyers to get a mortgage.

But the RMC purchase raised net debt 87 percent, to $10.4 billion.

Obtaining venture capital is substantially different from raising debt or a loan from a lender.

In addition to its functions as a retail brokerage, the firm also raises convertible debt for startups and new companies.

AAR comprised financial investors wanting to leverage their holding to raise debt.