New students: financial advice for freshers
It won't be long before the memories of freshers' weeks begin to fade and the harsh reality of living away from home will sink in - and hit students' pockets too. telegraph.co.uk |
Fed: No controversy on Dodd-Frank rules
Despite concerns that bank and security regulators may clash in adopting hundreds of rules based on the Dodd-Frank Act, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and other regulators say they will work well together. feeds.marketwatch.com |
Mortgage-interest tax break may face ax: report
The hugely popular mortgage-interest tax deduction could be targeted by a bipartisan commission aimed with finding ways to chop the deficit, according to a report published Monday. feeds.marketwatch.com |
Swiss Life's First-Half Profit Soars
Insurer Swiss Life Holding reported an 89% increase in first-half net profit but cautioned that stubbornly low interest rates render the outlook challenging. online.wsj.com |
Variable Annuities Don't Belong In Retirement Plans
High-cost tax-deferred annuities are poor choices for 401(k) and 403(b) plans. But the insurance industry fights change. forbes.com |