College Planning
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White House, Treasury Criticize S&P's Negative Outlook
By John SullivanWhite House economic advisor Austan Goolsbee calls S&P's move a ‘political judgment that doesn’t deserve much weight.’
April 12, 2011
Greek Bond Sale Sees Demand, Yield Slightly Higher Post-BailoutTuesday’s auction by Greece of some 1.63 billion euros ($2.35 billion) in 6-month T-bills, while presenting slightly higher yields than its last auction in March, also drew more interest from foreign investors and somewhat higher demand.
April 10, 2011
4 keys to seminar success for advisorsSeminars provide an excellent opportunity to reach many prospects at once. The key is to create a seminar program that is focused on the preferences of the target market and matches your personal style. Here are some pointers:
April 08, 2011
What’s Your Plan for Training New Financial Planners?Fee-only private wealth manager Ron Rhoades shares his insights for training new advisors.
April 08, 2011
PIMCO’s El-Erian: Portugal Actions Represent ‘New Phase’ in European Debt CrisisPortugal’s decision to follow Greece and Ireland in seeking a European Union-led bailout may mark a watershed in the region’s debt crisis, according to PIMCO chief Mohamed El-Erian.
April 06, 2011
FASB Unveils Update to Improve Reporting for Debt RestructuringsThe Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued an update that aims to improve financial reporting through greater consistency in the way generally accepted accounted principals (GAAP) is applied to debt restructurings.
April 05, 2011
FASB Unveils Update to Improve Reporting for Debt RestructuringsThe Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued an update that aims to improve financial reporting through greater consistency in the way generally accepted accounted principals (GAAP) is applied to debt restructurings.
April 05, 2011
Survey Reports Dip in Advisor Earnings Since 2009Annual earnings of financial advisors fell by 11% during the year past, according to a new report.