Financial Planning News & Articles

• SEC Publishes Proposals to Increase Investor Protections
  sec.gov, Jul 08, 2008
  The Securities and Exchange Commission today published for public comment proposed rule changes to make the limits and purposes of credit ratings clear
  
  
• Mutual Fund Investors Could Get Access to Comparison Shopping Information
  sec.gov, Jun 17, 2008
  The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously to formally propose that mutual fund investors get access to key information about fees
  
  
• SEC Warns Public Pension Funds About Inadequate Compliance Procedures
  sec.gov, Apr 22, 2008
  The Securities and Exchange Commission today issued a report reminding public pension funds of their responsibilities under the federal securities laws
  
  
• Top Management Changes at Treasury's Financial Management Service
  treas.gov, Mar 10, 2008
  On Jan. 4, 2008, Judith R.Tillman and David A. Lebryk will assume new roles as Commissioner
  
  
• U.S. Department of Labor Earns Clean Audit
  U.S. Department of Labor, Dec 17, 2007
  A clean audit opinion provides independent confirmation that the departments financial statements are presented fairly
  
  
• SEC Announces Fair Fund Distribution to Investors Injured
  Securities and Exchange Commission , Nov 20, 2007
  SEC distributed millions in Fair Funds to investors who were harmed by undisclosed mututal fund market timing.
  
  
• Program is Designed to Speed Flow of Capital to Growing State Businesses
  The State of New Jersey, Oct 25, 2007
  The latest financial institution to become a New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
  
  
• State Training Grant Allows Small Companies to Stay Ahead
  New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Oct 25, 2007
  The program is an important component of Governor Corzines economic growth strategy.
  
  
• Notice of Request for Qualifications and Proposals
  The State of New Jersey, Oct 25, 2007
  Notice is hereby given that the New Jersey EDA is seeking qualifications and proposals from qualified firms.
  
  
• Financial News for Major Energy Companies for Second Quarter 2007
  Energy Information Administration (EIA), Oct 05, 2007
  The level of net income for Q207 was 4-percent higher than in the second quarter of 2006.
  
  
• Illinois Governor signs law
  illinois.gov, Sep 20, 2007
  Illinois Legislation gives Long Term Care Ombudsmen the option to advocate for residents under age 60
  
  
• ISAC deal will help agency pay off debt, making college more affordable for Illinois students
  illinois.gov, Sep 07, 2007
  The transaction will help ISAC pay down its debt, exit the increasingly unprofitable business of holding loans made to non-Illinois students, and focus on making college
  
  
• FDIC Issues Tips To Help Consumers Save Hundreds On Loans And Credit Cards
  FDIC, Aug 22, 2007
  Special Edition of FDIC Consumer News Features 51 Ways to Cut the Costs of Borrowing Money
  
  
• Vice Chairman Hood Visits Credit Unions in Chicago
  press release, Aug 09, 2007
  Headquartered in Warrenville, IL. Mid-States Corporate has assets of over $6.4 billion, and a membership of over 1,000 credit unions.
  
  
• North Carolina Low Union Membership
  Enter Source, Aug 09, 2007
  North Carolina and South Carolina continued to post the lowest rates
  
  
• Connecticut Banking Commissioner Issues Temporary Order to Cease and Desist
  press release, Aug 03, 2007
  This order comes after the Department determined that American did not transfer loan proceeds for 38 loans scheduled to close in Connecticut
  
  
• Married And Single Women Face Different Choices When Claiming Social Security Benefits
  Financial Planning Association, Jul 19, 2007
  Deciding when to begin claiming Social Security retirement benefits is often a difficult decision if one wants to maximize benefits
  
  
• Commission Seeks Time For Investors And Brokers To Respond To Court Decision On Fee Based Accounts
  SEC , May 23, 2007
  he U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it will ask a court to allow four months for investors and their brokers to respond in light of a court decision
  
  
• Tips To Help Moms Become Millionaires
  KANSAS STATE TREASURER , May 01, 2007
  Many working moms dream of coming up with one big business idea that can change their lives. And some become successful entrepreneurs.
  
  
• Top 10 Ways To Prepare For Retirement
  U.S. Department of Labor, Apr 26, 2007
  Retirement is expensive. Experts estimate that you’ll need about 70 percent of your preretirement income – lower earners, 90 percent or more.
  
  
• Financial Planner - Their Role According to the SEC
  Securities and Exchange Commission , Apr 17, 2007
  When hiring a financial planner, you should know exactly what services you need, what services the planner can deliver
  
  
• Some Questions to Ask Before Buying
  Federal Citizen Information Center , Mar 15, 2007
  If you've decided that an annuity makes sense for you, here are a few key questions to ask yourself before signing up
  
  
• Choosing A Financial Planner
  State of Connecticut Department of Banking, Feb 26, 2007
  A financial planner should be one who for compensation provides you with a comprehensive system of money management recommendations including advice on taxes
  
  
• How Older Divorcing Women Can Avoid the Bag Lady Blues
  Financial Planning Association - Press Release, Feb 01, 2007
  Older divorcing women are swelling the poverty rolls because the traditional 50/50 splitting of household assets can leave them broke
  
  
• Financial Planners Call for Major Change in 529 College Savings Plans
  Financial Planning Association - Press Release, Jan 17, 2007
  Anything that encourages Americans to save for college is important so legislators should eliminate artificial barriers that discourage such savings
  
  
• UC Irvine Extension Courses Provide Financial Planning Education For A Fiscally Healthy 2007
  UC Irvine Extension - Press Release, Jan 05, 2007
  One of the most beneficial resolutions is to establish an effective financial plan and stick to it
  
  
• Mutual Fund Shareholders’ Taxes Jump
  house.gov, Dec 28, 2006
  A surge in capital gain distributions in 2005 contributed to a large increase in taxes paid by mutual fund shareholders in the most recent filing season
  
  
• Revolutionary Corporate Bond Indices Launched by Bloomberg
  Commercial Wbsite, Dec 12, 2005
  Bloomberg are jointly launching two unique, unprecedented corporate bond indices – powerful tools that investors can use on a daily basis to gauge overall market directio
  
  
• More Competitive Marketplaces For NYSE Nasdaq
  SEC Gov, Dec 06, 2005
  Prospect of building stronger, more diverse, and more competitive marketplaces
  
  
• Warranted and Will Benefit Investors
  consumerfed.org/releases2, Sep 27, 2005
  New York Action Is Warranted and Will Benefit Investors, CFA Analysis Shows
  
  
• FPA SFSP The Planners Network February
  sec.gov, Sep 26, 2005
  Weve watched with interest the discussion about whether clients are best served by a rule that allows brokerage firms to engage in relationships that my be confusing to t
  
  
• SBA Sets New Records For Small Business Lending
  sba.gov, Sep 26, 2005
  The Santa Ana District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) set new records in its small business financing programs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2004
  
  
• Abandoned Fairfield, New Jersey 401k Plan
  dol.gov, Sep 22, 2005
  U.S. Labor Department Seeks Independent Fiduciary To Manage Abandoned Fairfield, New Jersey 401k Plan
  
  
• Working In The Fort Lauderdale
  SEC Gov, Sep 19, 2005
  Working In The Fort Lauderdale Office Of The Same Accounting Firm
  
  
• New Jersey Investment Advisers And Financial Planners
  Enter Source, Sep 14, 2005
  New Jersey Representatives Of Broker Dealer Firms Investment Advisers And Financial Planners
  
  
• Meeting In Chicago Certified Financial Planners
  taxreformpanel.gov, Sep 13, 2005
  Chicago On March 16th Certified Public Accountant And A Certified Financial Planner
  
  
• A Number Of Individual Financial Instruments
  uspto.gov, Aug 29, 2005
  A Method Of Creating An Investment Portfolio Comprising The Acts Of Selecting
  
  
• Risk Management Process For Their Home Equity Portfolios
  fdic.gov, Aug 29, 2005
  Financial Institutions Should Implement An Effective Portfolio Credit Risk Management
  
  
• Analysts Conduct A Cross Check
  state.gov, Aug 29, 2005
  The Outlook For The Current Account
  
  
• Three Recognized Designations For Financial Planners
  michigan.gov, Aug 24, 2005
  Financial planner is an individual who can provide a comprehensive system of money management recommendations
  
  
• Personal Financial Advisors Also Called Financial Planners
  bls.gov/oco, Aug 22, 2005
  Financial Consultants Use Their Knowledge Of Investments Tax Laws
  
  
• The Candidate Has Agreed To Provide Personal
  sec.gov, Aug 18, 2005
  This Demonstrates To The Public And CFP Board That The Candidate Has Agreed To Provide Personal Financial Planning In The Client's Best Interest
  
  
• Final Judgments Were Entered
  sec.gov, Aug 18, 2005
  As A Part Of This Settlement, Final Judgments Were Entered
  
  
• Questions and Answers Regarding the Distribution
  sec.gov, Aug 18, 2005
  Questions and Answers Regarding the Distribution Funds in the Analysts Cases
  
  
• The Portland District Again Broke Records For Loan Approvals
  sba.gov, Aug 18, 2005
  In the past year, a record 1,162 loans were approved for over 262 million in small business loans
  
  
• Certified And Preferred Lenders
  sec.gov, Aug 18, 2005
  Preferred lenders are also lenders that have been heavily involved in regular SBA guaranty loan
  
  
• Candidates Will Be Published In The Globe
  cfp-ca.org/media, Aug 18, 2005
  Announces June 2005 CFP Examination Results
  
  
• Who Has Passed A Financial Planning Exam
  mass.gov, Aug 18, 2005
  Has Practical Experience In Financial Planning
  
  
• Ideas To Jump Start Your Business
  sec.gov, Aug 18, 2005
  Looking For Inspiration And New Ideas To Jump Start Your Business
  
  

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