Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
A Portrait of the Student Loan Borrower: Older, Deeper in Debt, More Likely Delinquent
By Bernice NapachThe student loan debt crisis is worsening in ways that go well beyond the size of the debt, the CFPB reports.
August 16, 2017
10 Great Opening Lines From Top ProducersElite producers share the best conversation-starting questions they use with prospects.
August 15, 2017
Solving the Issues Caused by Target Date FundsTDFs make life easier for plan participants but can cause headaches for the fiduciary who is tasked with analyzing the different offerings.
August 14, 2017
Understanding Deferred Variable Annuities’ Two PhasesProper handling of the two phases accumulation and distribution is essential for maximizing a deferred VAs impact.
August 14, 2017
Strong Corporate Profits to ‘Gather Momentum’ in Second HalfEconomic growth will be driven by strong profits and pro-growth moves in Washington, BofA's Chris Hyzy says.
August 14, 2017
Bond Market Looks Expensive, Until You Factor in Threat of WarIncreased geopolitical risk is raising doubts about the likelihood of a third 2017 Federal Reserve rate hike.
August 14, 2017
How to Spot a Bull or Bear MarketDefining a market by percentage changes doesn't offer the insight needed to make investment decisions.
August 14, 2017
Stock Market Shrugs Off Strong EarningsAlmost 75% of S&P 500 companies have reported stronger-than-expected earnings, but that hasn't led to strong gains in the market.