Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Self-Directed 401(k) Balances Fell 10% in Q4: Schwab
By Emily ZulzSchwab breaks down these investors' performance and their biggest holdings.
March 12, 2019
May's Brexit Deal Defeated; Extension Now Seen as `Inevitable'Members of Parliament are expected to vote Wednesday on a no-deal option and, if that is defeated, then vote Thursday on a short-term extension.
March 12, 2019
Advisors' Advice: 10 Financial Mistakes Millennials MakeThinkAdvisor asked financial advisors to describe a big financial mistake they've seen millennial clients make.
March 11, 2019
Trump 2020 Budget Squeezes Social Security, Medicare: Alicia MunnellSen. Bernie Sanders tweeted that the budget is "breathtaking in its cruelty."
March 11, 2019
US Companies Get Green Light on Controversial Pension PayoutsThe Treasury notice was largely a surprise, says attorney Kevin O'Brien, who called it "a very big deal."
March 11, 2019
These 'Future Shocks' Could Shake Up Wealth ManagementToffler Associates CEO Maria Bothwell tells ThinkAdvisor about four major drivers of change advisors need to watch.
March 11, 2019
Trump's $4.7 Trillion Budget Headed for Rejection by CongressClashes with Congress could lead to another shutdown as Trump asks for $8.6 billion more for a border wall.
March 11, 2019
Goldman Sachs Launches ETFs That Invest in Innovators: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Schwab trimmed fees on three equity ETFs and Defiance ETFs announced the launch of a 5G ETF.