Reuters Money: Condos for college kids? Do the math first

	Click to View in Browser 08/13/2012 Condos for college kids? Do the math first CHICAGO (Reuters) - Friends of mine recently bought a condo for their son to live in while he's in college. Most people simply bite the bullet and pay for room and board, but they were able to save some money. China soybean import demand to wane, softening prices: Clyde Russell -- Clyde Russell is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own. -- Crowdfunded businesses may owe taxes, too NEW YORK (Reuters) - When Julie Uhrman, chief executive of gaming start-up Ouya Inc, went looking for funding to launch a new video gaming console, she turned to crowdfunding site Kickstarter Inc. Pensions burden Rhode Island towns despite state reform (Reuters) - Last year, Rhode Island enacted what experts said was the most far-reaching, sophisticated public pension reform in the country to date, becoming a model for other states and cities seeking to reshape their own ballooning pension systems. Property hunters miss far-flung bargains in stampede to safety LONDON (Reuters) - European real estate investors are so spooked by the region's sovereign debt crisis that a blinkered focus on the best neighborhoods of London, Paris and Berlin means they are missing dramatically better deals in far-flung locations. Euro may fall victim to German internal politics LONDON (Reuters) - When a former German finance minister characterizes the euro zone as a "Haftungsgemeinschaft", a community of liabilities, even the most fervent euro supporters might have pause for thought. Europe's suppliers outshine carmakers in crisis FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Investing in Europe's auto industry seems like a poor idea these days, but look beyond the headline struggles of mass market car makers and things are looking up for those firms' big suppliers. Despite setback, investors not ready to dump bonds NEW YORK (Reuters) - For most of 2012, U.S. Treasury yields have been headed in one direction: down. After the 10-year yield hit a record low 1.38 percent in July, it seemed a move to 1 percent was just around the bend. July a letdown for hedge funds reaping big returns this year NEW YORK (Reuters) - After several months of strong performances by many of the best known names in the $2 trillion hedge fund industry, July was a letdown. U.S. import prices fall on oil, industrial supplies WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. import prices unexpectedly fell in July for the fourth straight month as costs declined for imported oil, industrial supplies and even many consumer goods, further icing inflation pressures. Related Video More brokers throwing in the towel Investors hit the hold button Business News Wall Street opens lower after string of gains Tesoro to buy BP refinery, related assets for $2.5 billion The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend