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.
Power an Issue for Japan: Moody’s
By Marlene Y. SatterDisruptions 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.
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 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 26, 2011
Euro Zone Deficit Down in 2010, but Portugal, Greece UpAs the euro zone works to regain investor confidence in its finances, 2010 figures released Tuesday revealed that while overall, the region's deficit had dropped, those of Portugal and Greece had not.
April 25, 2011
Politics, the Treasury and RiskShould Congress take a lesson from investors on mitigating risk through diversification of asset classes and styles?
April 22, 2011
Obama Budget 'Falls Short' of Ryan, Fiscal Commission Proposals, Bipartisan Report SaysCommittee for a Responsible Federal Budget says President’s deficit-reduction framework 'falls short' of competing budget plans
April 19, 2011
EU, IMF Deny Greek Restructuring Rumors; Markets WaryAlthough rumors of restructuring Greece's debt have been denied by Greece itself, the European Union (EU) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), investors don’t believe them.