Private Equity Fails to Give Good Returns to Pension Funds

Pension funds have paid huge fees to private equity companies in the last decade in order to increase the returns on their funds. But a look at their returns shows that it would be very hard to justify the fees that they have paid. [Read more…]

Large Cap Companies Shrink Their Liabilities by 8.2%

Large cap companies on the S&P 500-stock index have shrunk their liabilities by 8.2%. Liabilities comprise of short and long term debt owed by the company, along with other financial obligations like the company’s contribution towards the pension funds. This trend is an indication of how companies have been shedding off the extra baggage to survive better in the hard times. [Read more…]

Learn How to Settle Your Credit Card Debt

Credit card companies are offering various options to customers to assist those who are unable to repay their debt to at least pay back part of the amount. Through negotiations, the company can reduce your interest rates and also lower your minimum payments. Various other plans are being offered so that you don’t default on your payments. [Read more…]