Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Medicare Could Tie Commission Growth to Overall Inflation Rate
By Allison BellThat's one of the suggestions in an Urban Institute report on the role of Medicare plans' agents and brokers.
September 23, 2025
14 Best Places to Retire on $1,200 a MonthRetirement abroad is possible even for Americans on a limited budget, according to research from International Living.
September 23, 2025
7 'Must Read' Books for Financial PlannersWe asked David Blanchett and other industry experts for book recommendations. Here’s what they suggested.
September 22, 2025
How to Get Retirement Spending Guardrails RightOversimplifying the process could lead clients to make dramatic, unnecessary spending cuts, researcher Derek Tharp suggests.
September 22, 2025
Bob Doll: We're in a 'High-Risk Bull Market'Equities represent more than 30% of households' financial assets, a record high, the Crossmark CEO writes.
September 22, 2025
America’s 15 Youngest Billionaires: Forbes, 2025AI and crypto have made some people in their 30s and younger very, very wealthy.
September 19, 2025
Lawmakers Up in Arms Over Delay of AML Rule for AdvisorsRIAs serve as an entry point for foreign money tied to corruption and terrorism, Sen. Warren and others warn.
September 19, 2025
6 ETFs for Falling Interest RatesClients might consider shifting funds to small-cap stock or bond ETFs as interest rates decline.