Economic Trends
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Ultra-Rich Donors Worldwide Gave $250B in 2025: Altrata
By Michael S. FischerPeople worth $30 million or more number only 557,000, a report finds, but accounted for 38% of global giving by individuals.
October 12, 2026
33 Cheap Stocks to Buy in Q4: Morningstar"We think the U.S. stock market is entering an especially risky environment," strategist David Sekera writes.
October 09, 2026
North American Family Offices Feel Upbeat: ReportThey are raising their expectations, even as they navigate wealth transfers, rapid wealth creation and a tech transformation.
October 09, 2026
MassMutual Offers Flourish Cash Through Its Financial ProsIts 6,000 financial professionals can help clients access a high-yield interest rate on held-away cash.
October 08, 2026
Smaller RIAs and the New Price of IndependenceFidelity requiring a $100 million AUM level for new and legacy relationships threatens to disrupt advisors' operating strategies.
October 08, 2026
15 Best Value Private Colleges: 2027The Princeton Review analyzed data on academics, costs, financial aid, student debt and other factors.
October 06, 2026
What to Do When Wealthy Clients Dabble in DIYAdvised clients who have self-directed accounts are more likely to fire their advisor than those who don't, research finds.
October 06, 2026
9 Ways to Encourage Clients to Bring in More AssetsShow your client how they can benefit by increasing their account size.