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.
August 16, 2005
Conseco Gets Lower Interest RatesConseco Inc. has succeeded at replacing some of its secured debt with cheaper, more flexible unsecured debt.[@@]Conseco, Carmel, Ind., had to borrow money on ...
August 10, 2005
Conseco Takes Step Toward Refinancing DebtConseco Inc. has completed previously announced plans to raise $300 million by issuing convertible "debentures," or unsecured notes, through a private placement.[@@]Conseco, Carmel, Ind., ...
June 29, 2005
Are You Illustrating Loans And Withdrawals?Do you illustrate loans and withdrawals on your participating whole life insurance illustrations? Is it necessary? Is it good for your business? Is it ...
June 29, 2005
Leveraging Dormant Assets The Safe WayAny professional running a business with significant annual collections is susceptible to litigation from creditors, with the risk of the income stream being attached ...
June 27, 2005
Bill Could Lift Reverse Mortgage Volume CapBill Could Lift Reverse Mortgage Volume CapThe U.S. House of Representatives is considering a bill, H.R. 2892, that could eliminate volume caps on reverse ...
June 14, 2005
$1 Trillion Set To SwitchDID YOU KNOW?According to a report in the New York Times based on an analysis by Deutsche Bank, in 2007 about 12% of the ...
April 22, 2005
MetLife To Keep RGA StakeMetLife Inc. says it is no longer considering the sale of its 51% stake in Reinsurance Group of America Inc., St. Louis, to help ...
April 01, 2005
Pay Off That Mortgage, or Not?Aptly called the American Dream, home ownership is being enjoyed in ever-increasing numbers. A combination of low interest rates and a long boom in real...
April 01, 2005
I'm OK, You're Sorta OKFew assets are more important to a financial advisor than personal integrity. Your clients expect you to give them advice straight from the shoulder. But sometimes...
December 28, 2004
UnumProvident Files $1 Billion Shelf RegistrationNU Online News Service, Dec. 28, 2004, 3:43 p.m. ESTA large Chattanooga, Tenn., disability insurer says it is leaving its capital-raising options open.[@@]UnumProvident Corp. ...