Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The Buffett Approach to Taxes
By Gil WeinreichTocqueville Asset Managements Sicart warns that hiding from the taxman is futile but postponing taxes, as Berkshire Hathaway does, is profitable.
March 12, 2015
Investors spend 475 hours a year worrying about moneyA Legg Mason survey finds that managing catastrophe, longevity and inflation during retirement are investors top concerns.
March 12, 2015
Investors spend 475 hours a year worrying about moneyA Legg Mason survey finds that managing catastrophe, longevity and inflation during retirement are investors top concerns.
March 12, 2015
Rubio-Lee Tax Plan Gets Thumbs Up From Tax FoundationWhile a New York Times editorial dubbed the plan the Puppies and Rainbows Tax Plan, the foundation says it would boost long-term growth dramatically.
March 12, 2015
World’s 20 Biggest Debtor NationsMcKinsey Global Institute finds that deleveraging has largely not occurred; rather, debt-to-GDP ratios have generally gone up since 2007.
March 12, 2015
Will Rate Rise Give Fed the Ammo It Needs?Bond managers from Delaware Investments says a 1%, or even a 2%, rate won't be enough ammunition against economic weakness.
March 11, 2015
Gundlach: Beware of ‘Blockhead’ Fed on RatesThe fixed-income expert also warns of the effects a strong dollar has on equity markets and sees continued weakness in oil prices.
March 10, 2015
Gross Sees First Janus RedemptionsThe client redemptions that plagued Bill Gross at his old job have followed him to his new one.