Economic Trends
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Insurers Have Promised Private Credit Funds $90B
By Allison BellTreasury research office analysts wonder what the promises would mean in a long market downturn.
March 13, 2026
5 New Investor Fear FindingsOne sign of stressful times is a Northwestern Mutual survey report section on "financial nihilism."
March 13, 2026
Retirement Before 65: How to Pay for Health Costs Until Medicare Kicks InMore than half of workers retire before reaching Medicare age. Here's how advisors can help.
March 13, 2026
Judge Strikes Down DOL Fiduciary RuleA federal judge in Texas vacated the rule Thursday. A new rule could come out in May.
March 12, 2026
Social Security Probes New Claim of DOGE Data BreachA whistleblower has accused a former DOGE employee of illegally copying two SSA databases, The Washington Post reported.
March 11, 2026
12 States With the Highest Average Retirement SavingsAmericans have about a year's worth of their current annual income saved in tax-advantaged accounts, SmartAsset reports.
March 11, 2026
Jeffrey Gundlach: Where to Invest NowThe DoubleLine CEO named some investment picks to align with his latest market and economic predictions.
March 11, 2026
12 Cities Where a $100,000 Salary Buys the LeastWhen taxes and cost of living are considered, this amount doesn't go far in many places, SmartAsset finds.