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.
European Central Bank Lends $639 Billion Over 3 Years
By David McHughThe European Central Bank loaned a massive euro489 billion ($639 billion) to hundreds of banks for an exceptionally long period of three years to shore up a financial system that is under pressure from the eurozone's government debt crisis.
December 20, 2011
IMF May Miss Target for Eurozone FundBritain's decision not to contribute to the IMF's bailout fund for the eurozone casts doubt that the rescue plan will work.
December 19, 2011
Why Are U.S. Bond Yields So Low?In a fascinating piece of recent economic research, two analysts at the Cleveland Fed ask why U.S. bond yields are falling when the interest rates of European sovereigns facing similar debt issues are soaring. Their answer is more disturbing than reassuring.
December 19, 2011
Moody's Downgrades BelgiumBelgium saw its credit rating cut Friday by two notches, as Moody's said that the debt crisis in the euro zone was increasing risk for all countries carrying a heavy public debt burden.
December 16, 2011
Italian Prime Minister Snipes at MerkelItalian Prime Minister Mario Monti warned European policymakers against dividing the region in their pursuit of a solution to the debt crisis.
December 13, 2011
How to Plan for the True Cost of CollegeProviding a college degree for our children is becoming more of a dream than a reality for many families and taking out loans in this economy is like Russian roulette.
December 13, 2011
How to Plan for the True Cost of CollegeProviding a college degree for our children is becoming more of a dream than a reality for many families and taking out loans in this economy is like Russian roulette.
December 12, 2011
How to Create 6 Million Jobs With a Few Changes: Milken EconomistAdvisorOne spoke with Milken Institute senior economist Armen Bedroussian about risks and opportunities in the U.S. economy and the job market particularly, where he offers some ideas that could create 6 million jobs when they are totaled up.