Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Near-Retirees Fear Running Out of Time to Travel, Not Money: Survey
By Rob BurgessAdvisors can help clients make the most of their healthy years to enjoy trips without depleting savings.
July 30, 2026
Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.66%, Highest Level in a YearThe average for a 30-year fixed loan increased to 6.66% from 6.58% a week earlier, Freddie Mac said.
July 30, 2026
Q2 Sales of Traditional Variable Annuities Rose 25%Retirement savers were willing to face more volatility for a chance to earn higher returns, according to LIMRA data.
July 30, 2026
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As Retiree Healthcare Costs Keep Rising, Planning Ahead Can HelpOlder clients will spend 7.5% more on this expense in 2026 compared to 2025, a Fidelity study finds.
July 30, 2026
20 Most Lucrative Jobs for High-Performing WorkersTop earners in these fields may bring in several times more than the median worker, SmartAsset reports.
July 28, 2026
12 States With the Most People in Financial Distress, 2026Inflation, layoffs and public health emergencies have made it tough for many households to stay on top of their bills in recent years.
July 28, 2026
12 States Most at Risk From Projected Social Security InsolvencyThese locations, a report finds, would take the biggest hit on a 24% benefits cut upon the trust fund's exhaustion.
July 27, 2026
How a 3-Year-Old Can Change the Social Security Claiming MathA 63-year-old accountant expected to delay until 70. Then his son — and caregiving wife — entered the equation.