Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Bond Market Shift Gives Life and Annuity Issuers a Pay Raise
By Allison BellTurmoil in Europe has increased what insurers get on their own investments.
April 18, 2022
10 Do's and Don'ts for Cutting ExpensesInflation has decided to stay awhile. Here are some commonsense ways to keep your costs in check.
April 14, 2022
Anti-Annuity Advisors Shouldn't Be in Business, 'Stan the Annuity Man' Says"If you're an advisor who tells clients, 'You should never look at an annuity,' you're a fool," he tells ThinkAdvisor.
April 14, 2022
Seeking Balance in a Volatile Market: Be Careful What You OwnNow is the time to pick solid companies, not take big sector bets.
April 13, 2022
5 Themes Spawning Winners, Losers in the New Global EconomyStocks may suffer 30% to 40% declines from their early 2022 peak.
April 12, 2022
6 Critical Themes for the New Global EconomyCovid-19, supply chain issues and war in Ukraine are spawning winners and losers in financial markets and beyond.
April 12, 2022
10 Things to Do When You Need to Boost BusinessYou may not feel like doing business now, but spring is a great time to ring the cash register.
April 12, 2022
2023 Social Security COLA Estimate Rises to 8.9% as Inflation ClimbsThe average Social Security recipient has lost $162.60 in purchasing power in 2023, according to an advocacy group.