Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
10 Best Countries for Retiring Abroad: 2024
By Michael S. FischerInternational Living's index looked at seven factors and relied on correspondents' opinions and real-life experiences.
January 23, 2024
Debate: Would This HSA Expansion Bill Help Taxpayers?Legislation would increase contribution limits while also allowing employers to fund individual accounts in lieu of offering coverage.
January 23, 2024
How Racial Disparities Hurt Retirement for All: SSA OfficialKilolo Kijakazi discusses how disparities in employment and retirement plan access for women and minorities have ripple effects.
January 23, 2024
12 Best States for Retirement: 2024WalletHub ranked the states on affordablility, health care and quality of life for retirees.
January 22, 2024
10 Useful Phrases to Explain Market VolatilityThese jargon-free explanations could help create "aha" moments for baffled clients.
January 19, 2024
10 Best Dividend Stocks for 2024: MorningstarThe best dividend stocks are not just the highest-yielding ones, analysts say.
January 18, 2024
Just How Stressed Are Retirement Savers?Inflation has dropped from worrying highs, but that doesn't mean that all investors feel a whole lot better.
January 17, 2024
Why Do Clients Really Ignore Advice on Annuities?Are advisors' recommendations really being ignored? David Blanchett suggests other factors could be at play.