Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
16 Highest-Paid CEOs in Financial Services
By Michael S. FischerAverage CEO compensation surged to $23.2 million in 2021, with many in the financial industry earning significantly more.
October 21, 2022
Market Conditions Create a Fixed Annuity Buying OpportunityThe recent surge in fixed annuity sales isn't likely to subside anytime soon.
October 21, 2022
How DOL's New Independent Contractor Rule Could Cause Major Headaches for AdvisorsThe proposed rule stands to cost advisory firms more time and money, FSI General Counsel David Bellaire tells ThinkAdvisor.
October 21, 2022
IRS Announces 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2023It also increased phase-out ranges for Roth and deductible traditional IRA contributions.
October 21, 2022
The Best Colleges in 12 Categories: Princeton ReviewStudents graded 388 colleges and universities in a wide-ranging survey.
October 21, 2022
Just a Week Left to Secure 9.6% I Bond Interest RateI bonds issued from May 1 through Oct. 31 will earn 9.62% for six months but must be purchased by Oct. 28.
October 20, 2022
Inflation Haunting Majority of Americans, Few Optimistic It Will ImproveThe majority of respondents in a recent survey have cut costs amid inflation, but half say it's not enough to live comfortably.
October 20, 2022
Jeffrey Levine: 7 Things to Know About Sequence of Returns RiskConfronting this risk requires advanced planning and, potentially, reductions in retiree spending and lifestyle expectations.