Economic Trends
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Debate: Should the Freeze on Student Loan Payments Be Extended Again?
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesTwo professors discuss extending the freeze on student loan payments for a sixth time given current economic conditions.
March 31, 2022
Joe Boyle: Commodities and TIPS Can't Smooth Inflation AwayHartford Funds' fixed income product manager sizes up a retirement saver's enemy.
March 31, 2022
Wade Pfau: TIPS and Annuities Good Bets When Inflation Is HighChanging the Social Security COLA index to CPI-E from CPI-W, the professor says, is "not a pressing need."
March 30, 2022
Which Countries Have the Lowest Fund Fees?Price wars in the ETF space have continued to put downward pressure on fund fees worldwide, Morningstar reports.
March 30, 2022
Christine Benz: How Retirees Should Invest to Fight InflationOlder clients may be feeling inflation's effects less than others, Morningstar's personal finance director says.
March 29, 2022
Jamie Hopkins: Congress Will Fix Social Security — EventuallyThe retirement expert discusses inflation, CPI-E and how Social Security will fare going forward.
March 29, 2022
5 Ways Inflation Could Reshape AnnuitiesA look back to the 1970s could offer some clues about annuity innovation if inflation continues.
March 29, 2022
Bond Market Flashes Recession Signal as Key Yield Gap InvertsIt is one signal that indicates "the potential for a slowdown in growth over the upcoming years," said a Societe Generale strategist.