College Planning
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Moody’s Threatens Ratings Cuts for European Banks
By Marlene Y. SatterThe banks of 15 countries in Europe have been put on notice by Moodys: their subordinated debt ratings may be cut by the agency because there is the possibility that government support for that debt will not be forthcoming.
November 22, 2011
FRC Report: 529 Plan Assets Dip by 10% in Third QuarterThe market value of 529 college saving plan assets declined by more than 10% in the third quarter, according to a new report.
November 22, 2011
FRC Report: 529 Plan Assets Dip by 10% in Third QuarterThe market value of 529 college saving plan assets declined by more than 10% in the third quarter, according to a new report.
November 22, 2011
Moody’s Warns France as Markets Punish Nation's DebtAs yields climbed on French debt Tuesday, investors decided they had made up their minds about the countrys creditworthiness: whether or not Moodys cuts Frances triple-A rating, bond buyers are already demanding higher premiums for their funds.
November 22, 2011
Bank Earnings Hit Highest Level in 4 YearsThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said the banking industry earned $35.3 billion in the third quarter. That's up from $23.8 billion in the same period last year.
November 17, 2011
Best & Worst 529 Plans: MorningstarMany parents of the countrys best and brightest soured on the 529 story after 2008. But the plans are making a comeback, and Morningstar helpfully points to the best, as well as those still in need of work.
November 11, 2011
Bernanke Meets With Vets, Notes Depressing Jobless ProblemOn the eve of Veterans Day, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke hosted a town hall meeting at Fort Bliss, Texas, that was largely attended by past and present military personnel and their families.
November 11, 2011
Banks Cheated Veterans on Mortgages: LawsuitAs the nation honors military personnel on Veterans Day, apparently 13 banks face a lawsuit alleging they cheated veterans by charging illegal fees on mortgages.