College Planning
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May 10, 2011
Boehner Demands Obama Cut Spending to Get Debt Limit DealHouse Speaker John Boehner said Monday night that President Obama must agree to more than $2 trillion in spending cuts in exchange for a vote to increase the debt ceiling enough to cover U.S. obligations through the end of next year.
May 10, 2011
Ireland Hopes for Rate Cut on BailoutAs 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 09, 2011
Latest Greece Downgrade Brings Country in Line With BelarusComparison to Cold War stalwart does little to reassure foreign investors.
May 09, 2011
EU May Lower Bailout RatesThe European Union is considering lowering the interest rates on bailout loans for both Greece and Ireland, and is also putting together a second rescue package for Greece in an effort to stave off debt restructuring.
May 05, 2011
At FPA Townhall, CEO Tuttle Says 'Downward Spiral' in Membership Is OverAt FPA Retreat, leadership also addresses fiduciary standard, growth of women and finance community, and lobbying efforts.
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
The Fruits of PassionThe success of every advisory firm depends on each employee being just as passionate about their job, their firm, and their co-workers as the owner/advisor is.
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.