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.
Ireland Hopes for Rate Cut on Bailout
By Marlene Y. SatterAs euro zone ministers discussed easier terms and a second bailout for Greece, they also considered relaxing the terms under which Ireland must repay its own package of rescue loans.
May 03, 2011
Treasury’s Geithner Gives Congress More Time on Debt LimitIn a letter to congressional leaders, Geithner said Monday that he can delay a default on the debt until Aug. 2, by using a series of bookkeeping maneuvers to keep the government running.
May 03, 2011
Power an Issue for Japan: Moody’sDisruptions in its power supply and the potential for government assistance for Japan’s Fukushima power plant operator, coupled with uncertainty surrounding the cost, could translate to additional problems for the fiscal health of the country, said Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday.
May 03, 2011
Greece Says No to Restructuring DebtA year and a day ago, Greece received a bailout from the EU and the IMF, and since that time the cost of borrowing money has risen steadily for Athens, with the yields on 10-year bonds standing currently at 15.5%—almost 12% higher than the yield on equivalent German Bunds.
May 01, 2011
How to help clients cope with the national debtDon't confuse the debt with the deficit. The deficit is the measure of what comes in versus what goes out on an annual basis.
April 30, 2011
How to help clients cope with the national debtDon't confuse the debt with the deficit. The deficit is the measure of what comes in versus what goes out on an annual basis.
April 30, 2011
How concerned are you about the federal budget deficit?I am concerned, of course. It is a terrible situation that the country's gotten itself into.
April 28, 2011
Debt doom and gloom: Help clients be preparedI want to talk about our national debt. Why? Understanding and explaining the implications is vital.