Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
AXA Equitable Provides Dual-Account Platform
By staff WriterA new variable annuity is offering two distinct investment accounts, one focused on performance and growth and the other on retirement income protection.
December 31, 2009
Four ways to get 401(k)s above pre-crash levelsFor boomers who may have lost up to one-quarter of the value of their 401(k)s, breaking even may be a major victory, but it isn't...
December 29, 2009
Personal income continues to riseWe're as shocked as you. The After falling dramatically early this year, total personal income is climbing again in the United States and poised to...
December 23, 2009
ETFs Move Out on the Yield CurveBlackRock's iShares has launched two new fixed-income ETFs that will provide a way to allocate portfolio assets to a broad index of longer corporate, U.S. and international bonds.
December 23, 2009
Will the Rally Last into the New Year?Based on advisor sentiment, there is some more short-term upside potential followed by some sort of a market top.
December 16, 2009
Holiday Bonuses Get StingierJust 24% of employers surveyed are offering holiday bonuses this year, down sharply from 42% in 2008.