Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The Millennials’ failure to launch: searching the jobs report for answers
By staff WriterHow much of their laziness is inherent and how much is due to the dismal economy?
October 28, 2013
China’s Q3 GDP Surprise Leaves Investors BullishMost agree that the higher-than-forecasted 7.8% GDP for the third quarter is an aberration, but some investors are still bullish on the worlds second-largest economy.
October 28, 2013
Climate Change Is Today’s ProblemPeople warn about what climate change will mean for our future, but it is no longer about our future. The impacts are being felt now.
October 28, 2013
Beware the Obama Stock BubblePresidential history reveals an ominous financial pattern.
October 28, 2013
CMS holds Medicare Part B premiums steadyThe highest-income enrollees will pay $335.70 per month.
October 28, 2013
CMS holds Medicare Part B premiums steadyThe highest-income enrollees will pay $335.70 per month.
October 28, 2013
DOL Focusing on ‘Major Cases,’ Particularly Fee DisclosureWhat triggers a DOL investigation? What will DOL ask for during one? And how should retirement planning officials handle such inquiries?
October 28, 2013
Insurers’ stocks, unhurt by the dawn of the health care lawShares of the top five publicly traded health insurers increased by an average 32 percent in the past 12 months.