Student Loan Debt
How advisors can help clients understand the burden of student loan debt and the best ways to reduce, eliminate or manage the debt load.
Household Debt Reaches Record $13.21 Trillion
By Bernice NapachIncreasing mortgage, student loan and auto debt contributed to the record level, according to the New York Fed.
May 09, 2018
CFPB Shutters Student Protection UnitChristopher Peterson of the Consumer Federation of America called the move an "appalling step."
May 02, 2018
U.S. Increases Debt Sales as Deficit Grows, Plans 2-Month BillsThe Treasury is increasing sales of 3-, 10- and 30-year Treasuries by $1 billion each in the next auctions.
April 11, 2018
2 Warning Signs That a Seismic Shift in Bonds Is ComingWhich parts of the market are most vulnerable to rising rates, and what can you do to shore up portfolios?
April 09, 2018
Bonds Will Withstand US Borrowing BingeFinancing the expanding federal debt should continue without major problems, Gary Shilling writes.
April 03, 2018
Stunned Investors Reap 95% Gains on Defaulted Puerto Rico BondsMany investors question the rally's staying power.
April 03, 2018
Rising Rates Sound Alarm for Debt-Laden U.S. ConsumersAmericans have a history of loading up on debt in good times, then paying dearly when the bills come due.