Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
20 Worst-Paying College Majors: 2024
By Michael S. FischerThere's more to picking a career than money, but it's important for students to choose with open eyes.
October 03, 2024
The 12 Wealthiest Countries in 2023Allianz ranked the countries on net financial assets per capita.
October 01, 2024
15 Most Affordable U.S. Metro Areas: 2025Clever Real Estate ranked 100 metro areas on factors like taxes and percentage of income spent on housing.
October 01, 2024
Here's How Much Fixing Social Security Could Cost Your ClientsAffluent couples could lose nearly $1 million in benefits if Congress doesn't act, Ron Mastrogiovanni warns.
September 27, 2024
4 Big Takeaways From a Year of PodcastingI talked to an array of experts about annuities and the tricky challenges of retirement income planning.
September 27, 2024
Stop Your Clients From Letting Election Fears Drive Investment DecisionsClients are worried, says Spuds Powell of Kayne Anderson Rudnick, and a well-delivered reality check can help.
September 26, 2024
Good News & Bad News: 8 New Findings About Retirement ReadinessA Goldman Sachs report offers both encouraging and worrying signs about planning in the United States.
September 26, 2024
Researchers Put Americans' Retirement Literacy to the Test. The Results Weren't Pretty.Average scores on a retirement income literacy quiz were disappointingly low, but those with advisors did somewhat better.