Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Biden Adds New Tax on Wealthy to $5.8T Budget
By Justin Sink and Erik WassonThe plan calls for a minimum 20% tax rate on income, unrealized capital gains of those worth $100 million as part of $2.5 trillion in tax hikes.
March 25, 2022
Morgan Stanley Assumes 155,000 Q1 U.S. COVID-19 Deaths in Earnings ForecastThat would be up from 129,000 in the fourth quarter of 2021.
March 25, 2022
Peter Mallouk: High Inflation 'Favors Wealthy,' 'Is Very Bad for America'The Creative Planning CEO also explains how advisors can help retired clients making less than $300,000 a year today.
March 25, 2022
12 States Where Clients Are Most at Risk of Identity TheftTax-related identity theft reports have soared 45% since before the pandemic, according to a financial services provider and FTC data.
March 25, 2022
Alicia Munnell: Changing Social Security COLA Index 'Not Worth the Effort'"We have bigger fish to fry," like the depletion of the Social Security Trust Fund reserves, the retirement expert says.
March 25, 2022
What to Do About the 'Emotional' Side of Social Security Claiming: Ken Van LeeuwenThe advisor highlights ways to assist retiree and pre-retiree clients given current issues like high inflation and other concerns.
March 24, 2022
Size Does Matter: Why Morningstar Downgraded Fidelity ContrafundThe fund may have gotten too many assets and too focused on mega-stocks, which has affected performance.
March 24, 2022
Why Social Security Claiming Really Counts for Wealthy ClientsStrategic claiming can produce $100,000 for income or legacy goals — easily earning advisors "investment alpha."