Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Obama Lobs College Affordability Bomb as Congress Gears Up for Budget Talks
By Joyce HansonPresident Obama hit the road last week to promote his new college affordability plan, just weeks before the budget battle begins anew.
August 26, 2013
Jackson Hole Fed meeting: What you need to knowThe Fed chairman wasnt among the economic whos who this year.
August 26, 2013
Jackson Hole Fed meeting: What you need to knowThe Fed chairman wasnt among the economic whos who this year.
August 25, 2013
Top Portfolio Products: DoubleLine Plans Fund With Shiller BenchmarkFranklin Templeton adds four new target date funds; First Trust introduces international multi-asset diversified income fund.
August 25, 2013
Are you giving prospects your best?You should learn this valuable lesson in putting clients first.
August 23, 2013
Peter Schiff: GDP Numbers Are ‘Government Propaganda’How do you short government data? Its a question more money managers and industry insiders are asking as widespread distrust of the government continues.
August 23, 2013
GLIB riders: Inside the numbersWhen evaluating income riders, you cannot simply look at the roll-up rate, payout rate and rider fee.
August 23, 2013
SEC’s White Vows New Trading Rules After Nasdaq GlitchSEC Chairwoman Mary Jo White said Thursday that while the technical glitch that paralyzed trading was resolved quickly, the incident was serious.