College Planning
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Greece Says No to Restructuring Debt
By Marlene Y. SatterA 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
When was the last time you had a thorough financial review?We have a review every three years to make sure we're still where we want to be. And whenever we have some sort of major change, we will go and meet with him.
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 30, 2011
When was the last time you had a thorough financial review?We have a review every three years to make sure we're still where we want to be. And whenever we have some sort of major change, we will go and meet with him.
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.
April 28, 2011
New site demystifies financial designationsThe American College has launched a new Web site aimed at helping consumers make sense of the "alphabet soup" of designations for financial advisors.
April 28, 2011
New site demystifies financial designationsThe American College has launched a new Web site aimed at helping consumers make sense of the "alphabet soup" of designations for financial advisors.