College Planning
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Fidelity: Family College Funding Levels Fall
By Trevor ThomasU.S. parents appear to have enough resources to meet only 16% of college costs, down from 18% in 2009.
August 22, 2010
Huang Withdraws Bid for Liverpool Soccer ClubOn Friday, August 20, QSL Sports, the Chinese investment company led by Chinese-born U.S. citizen Kenny Huang, said it won't make a bid after all for Liverpool Football Club.
August 16, 2010
Fed to 'Enhance' Truth in LendingThe Federal Reserve Board on proposed enhanced consumer protections and disclosures for home mortgage transactions.
August 16, 2010
Gen Y'ers Face a Big Pile of Money Trouble: Western Union SurveyA financial storm may be brewing for the debt-laden, stressed young Americans who are part of the Generation Y demographic, according to a recent Western Union survey.
August 11, 2010
Fortress Makes Deal for AIG Finance UnitAn investment management firm has arranged for funds and affiliates to buy 80% of American General Finance Inc. from American International Group Inc.
August 11, 2010
Thanks for readingThere's a piece about reading by The Tulsa World's Julie DelCour in the Sunday, Aug. 8 issue. It has to do with Tulsa's position (#21) in the literacy rankings of the 69 largest U.S. cities.
August 09, 2010
FPA, CFP Board, Others Join for College Financial Planning ChallengeThose who remember College Bowl days will find a few similarities in the competition launched under the auspices of the FPA, the Academy of Financial Services, Ameriprise Financial, and the CFP Board.
August 06, 2010
CFP Launches '25 Tips Over 25 Weeks' Consumer Financial Planning InitiativeThe Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards is commemorating its 25th anniversary with a "25 tips over 25 weeks" consumer advocacy program.