Reuters Money: Household debt falls sharply among younger Americans: study

	Click to View in Browser 02/22/2013 Household debt falls sharply among younger Americans: study NEW YORK (Reuters) - The recession had a strong impact on young Americans who saw the credit crisis up close: they are taking on less credit card debt, delaying plans to buy homes and owning fewer cars, according to a study released on Thursday. Avoid the herd mentality on growth vs. value stocks CHICAGO (Reuters) - In the mercurial world of stock market trends, predicting whether the market is favoring growth or value styles is an either/or situation. Backlash over FINRA probe goes badly for broker so far (Reuters) - Wall Street brokers who dig in their heels when regulators ask for details about business dealings conducted outside of their brokerages play a risky and often career-ending game. Banks to profit as investors eye assets leaving ECB LONDON (Reuters) - Asset-backed bonds, banished to the vaults of the European Central Bank (ECB) in return for emergency cash, are back on investor wish-lists, giving banks a fresh shot at profits that could spur lending to the real economy. Piggybacking on dealmakers as M&A bounces back NEW YORK (Reuters) - After a six-year lull, deal making is back with a vengeance. That means investors may need to rethink strategies to profit from increasing numbers of mergers and acquisitions. Hong Kong unveils more property-cooling measures HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong is imposing higher stamp duties and home loan curbs on property transactions, officials said on Friday, the latest effort to cool an overheated property sector that boasts some of the world's most expensive apartments. CFPB wants to make private student loan repayment affordable WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. consumer watchdog said on Thursday that it is seeking suggestions on how to develop a policy plan that would help borrowers of private student loans find more affordable repayment options. Medicare drug costs to fall in 2014, but donut hole widens CHICAGO (Reuters) - There will be good and bad news next year for seniors using Medicare's prescription drug program. Market regulators not expecting job cuts from sequestration WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The country's top Wall Street regulators are not expecting layoffs or furloughs in the event that Congress is unable to avoid across-the-board spending cuts known as "sequestration." Technology, the economy and pool cleaning: Chrystia Freeland (Chrystia Freeland is a Reuters columnist. Any opinions expressed are her own.) Related Video Watch your wallet on Pinterest - Money Clip 5 ways to break the retirement rules - Money Clip Business News Stock futures rise after HP earnings, German data U.S. Gulf Coast oil spillers about to face day in court 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