Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
5 New Facts About Social Security's 2018 Earnings
By Allison BellThe gorilla of all annuity gorillas has $2.8 trillion in fixed-income assets, and 178 million customers.
April 23, 2019
Americans Are Confident About Their Finances. Retirement? Not So Much.A Fidelity survey explored why Americans are uncertain about their financial futures.
April 23, 2019
Workers and Retirees More Confident About Retirement Security: EBRIThe 29th edition of the survey shows that retirement confidence has rebounded to levels not seen since 2005, before the financial crisis.
April 23, 2019
10 Affordable Small Towns for Retirees in Tax-Friendly StatesSome days are like that -- you start thinking, "Maybe I should retire to a small town. Now."
April 23, 2019
Medicare Posts $1.6 Billion LossOn the bright side: The Social Security Disability Insurance program made money.
April 23, 2019
Fed Seems Resigned to Bubble Risk in Effort to Extend ExpansionContinued low rates increase risks of asset bubbles and excessive leverage, according to former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers.
April 23, 2019
NJ Fiduciary Plan 'Far Exceeds' Other Rules: LawyersEven the now-defunct Labor fiduciary rule didn't go as far, according to the Groom Law Group.
April 23, 2019
8 Mistakes Retirees Make That Harm Their RetirementHere are mistakes workers and retirees make that could sink their retirement—or make it much less pleasant.