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.
Americans serious about reducing debt
By Warren S. HerschMost of those with credit card debt believe it is very important they have a plan in place in 2014 to pay it off.
December 04, 2013
Detroit bankruptcy decision puts pensions at riskThe case now turns to crunching numbers and trying to strike deals, although unions are pursuing an appeal.
December 03, 2013
Detroit Eligible for Bankruptcy, Judge RulesDetroit is eligible to shed billions in debt in the largest public bankruptcy in U.S. history, a judge said Tuesday in a long-awaited decision.
October 29, 2013
Senators Push Bill to End Debt Ceiling's Use as 'Political Weapon'Three Democratic senators introduced legislation Tuesday to allow Congress to disapprove debt ceiling increases, instead of approving them.
October 21, 2013
Recent Gold Price Movements ‘Counterintuitive’The recent antics in Washington should've been good for business, yet gold slipped amid the chaos and has rallied since a debt deal was announced.
October 17, 2013
US debt: Lagarde tells America to get its finances in orderThe estimated toll for the 16-day shutdown: $24 billion.
October 16, 2013
Senate Agrees on Debt Deal, as SIFMA Chief Blasts GOP and Obama for Woes"There is significant damage to the Republican brand in its willingness to be a party of fiscal destruction," says SIFMA CEO Judd Gregg, a former senator.
October 16, 2013
Senate reaches debt dealSenate leaders reached a last-minute agreement Wednesday to reopen the government after a partial, 16-day shutdown. Congress raced to pass the measure by day's end.