Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
7 Inflation-Fighting Strategies for Clients in or Near Retirement
By Roger WohlnerCutting expenses, contributing more to retirement plans and working a bit longer can mean a more comfortable retirement.
June 03, 2022
15 Worst Places for Millennials to Live: 2022WalletHub ranked the states on 34 metrics of affordability, education and health, quality of life, economics and civic engagement.
June 03, 2022
ESG Interest Among Advisors Might Have Peaked, New Survey FindsWaning client interest may be fueling a potential shift away from such investments, according to an FPA study.
June 03, 2022
Why Social Security Looks 'Relatively Good' — for NowChief Actuary Steve Goss dug into the numbers, including inflation's impact on next year's COLA.
June 02, 2022
Bob Doll: Recession Unlikely by Year End"The labor market is hot," Doll says. "We've never commenced a recession with the labor market this strong."
June 02, 2022
TIPS Still a Good Inflation Hedge for Some Investors: Schwab PanelAnd ETFs are a simple way to get TIPS exposure, Schwab's D.J. Tierney says.
June 02, 2022
The Best & Worst Firms for Personal Loans: J.D. Power, 2022Personal loans have hit a record high as inflation continues.
June 01, 2022
Inflation Causing 'Major Damage' to Americans' Finances: SurveyThirty-six percent of respondents have reduced their savings because of inflation, and 21% have reduced their retirement savings.