College Planning
Help your clients take the worry out of saving for college with news and analysis on student debt, 529 plans and other tax-efficient savings vehicles as well as the colleges and college majors that deliver the most value.
March 15, 2012
Pressed for Cash, Older Boomers Turn to Reverse MortgagesA new study from the MetLife Mature Market Institute shows that the average age of reverse mortgage users is plummeting, as Boomers increasingly turn to the device as a standard financial planning option.
March 15, 2012
Pressed for Cash, Older Boomers Turn to Reverse MortgagesA new study from the MetLife Mature Market Institute shows that the average age of reverse mortgage users is plummeting, as Boomers increasingly turn to the device as a standard financial planning option.
March 13, 2012
Ed DeMarco's Refusal on Principal Reductions Grounds for Firing (Huffington Post)Groups call for the ouster of Edward J. DeMarco the man keeping American homes "underwater."
March 12, 2012
7 Reasons the Job Gains Could Last This TimeDoes a happier ending await the job market this time? Economists seem to think so.
March 09, 2012
Greece Gets 95% Participation in Debt SwapGreek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos was quoted saying, The debt-swap results show that international markets see the prospects the Greek economy has to regain a sustainable fiscal situation.
March 08, 2012
Would You Like Fries with That?While you may not have recognized it, the last time you ordered from a fast food restaurant or went to the post office, there is a good chance you experienced some form of cross-selling or up selling.
March 06, 2012
Medical Bills Can Wreck Credit, Even When Paid OffThink paying doctor bills is enough to keep your credit clean? Think again.
March 06, 2012
Medical Bills Can Wreck Credit, Even When Paid OffThink paying doctor bills is enough to keep your credit clean? Think again.
March 05, 2012
The End of Ownership: Why Aren't Young People Buying More Houses? (The Atlantic)Despite richer couples, cheaper mortgages and a lot of unwanted houses, young home owners are on the decline.
March 02, 2012
Fellow Advisors, All Your Models Are ‘Garbage’: John MauldinAfter the developed world, and eventually even the U.S., deleverages, asset allocation models can be brought back. Is France the next Greece, or is it Japan?