Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Big Annuity Issuers Can Handle a Rough Rollercoaster, Analysts Predict
By Allison BellEven if volatility keeps up, many could still turn a profit.
April 09, 2025
15 Most Tax-Friendly States: 2025Property, sales and income tax rates alone don't tell the whole story of taxes' true impact, WalletHub finds.
April 08, 2025
Q4 Claim Spike Increases 2026 Medicare Advantage SubsidiesPlans will get more federal financial support because older clients used more health care.
April 08, 2025
U.S. Likely Headed to Recession, 2 Million Jobless: SummersAn economic downturn would have other negative effects, such as a wider budget deficit, he says.
April 08, 2025
20 Most Expensive Colleges: 2025Get ready for sticker shock: These numbers don't even include room and board.
April 08, 2025
401(k) Trading Spikes on Tariff ShockActivity on Monday was 10 times its average level, according to Alight Solutions.
April 07, 2025
Federal Risk Gauge Shows What Annuity Issuers Are Up AgainstAn Office of Financial Research stress dashboard suggests that, as of last week, the issuers were all right.
April 07, 2025
11 Things Your Clients Want to Hear From You NowAs stocks fall, rise and then fall again, clients want to know you're looking out for them.