Economic Trends
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Most Americans Would Postpone Retirement to Financially Help a Loved One
By Michael S. FischerThree-fourths of study participants would work up to five extra years should their assistance be needed.
July 20, 2026
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Some Gen X Retirement Savers Face Extra Longevity RiskThey could live to 100, and so could their spouses. But wait, there's more.
July 20, 2026
Are Dividend Stocks Right for Retirement? It Depends on Who You Ask.Suze Orman likes them. Michael Finke isn't so sure. And other experts wonder why growth stocks couldn't complement them.
July 20, 2026
10 Value Stocks for Long-Term Investors to Snap Up Now: MorningstarThese companies have predictable cash flows and smart managers, and their shares are trading on the cheap, analysts say.
July 17, 2026
Buffett: Hard to Find Good Stock Buys When People Like GamblingThere's more money in cultivating gamblers than in cultivating investors, the former Berkshire Hathaway CEO lamented.
July 17, 2026
How Top RIAs Are Growing: SchwabThe strongest firms appear to pursue organic growth more intentionally, a benchmarking study finds.
July 17, 2026
RIA Deal Valuations Expected to Level Off in Second Half: DeVoeConsolidators, the most active buyers polled by the consulting firm, believe the M&A market has reached a ceiling.