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Debt Ceiling and the 14th Amendment: What’s It All About?
By John SullivanCan the 14th Amendment of the United States be used to issue an executive order to raise the debt ceiling? The controversy continues to grow, with Rep. Tim Scott, R-S.C., threatening impeachment if the president moves forward.
July 04, 2011
Debt Limit 'Unconstitutional,' Say Democrats; 'Crazy Talk,' Says a RepublicanAs the clock ticks toward potential default, Congress, still sparring over whether a deal can be reached to increase the debt limit, is facing a new debate. Last week Democrats began talking about the possibility that the debt limit itself is unconstitutional.
July 01, 2011
Event alert: Sixth annual Conference for African American Financial ProfessionalsThe American College is pleased to host the sixth annual Conference for African American Financial Professionals in partnership with MetLife, the founding and presenting sponsor, and Northwestern Mutual, the platinum sponsor.
July 01, 2011
China Stockpiled U.S. DebtThe U.S. Treasury changed the rules in 2009 concerning how it conducts its auctions, and the reason was the stockpiling of U.S. debt by China, according to a report that says that rule change substantially altered the configuration and bidding of the auctions.
June 30, 2011
Event alert: Sixth annual Conference for African American Financial ProfessionalsThe American College is pleased to host the sixth annual Conference for African American Financial Professionals in partnership with MetLife, the founding and presenting sponsor, and Northwestern Mutual, the platinum sponsor.
June 30, 2011
Growth: Conning, NationwideConning & Company is going after insurance company asset management business in the Asia Pacific region.
June 30, 2011
Ragatz named to lead ethics center at the American CollegeJulie A. Ragatz has been named director of the Center for Ethics in Financial Services at the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pa.
June 30, 2011
When Are Insurance Policy Loans Taxable?Loans from life insurance policies are not usually treated as taxable income, but borrowers need to be careful.