Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Top 11 Fastest-Rising Costs for Older Americans
By Ginger SzalaThe jump in inflation this past month could cause more pain for older clients.
May 11, 2021
Ark's Cathie Wood: Inflation Isn't the Biggest Market ThreatA bump in inflation will be temporary, the Ark Investment Management head says. She remains upbeat on tech stocks.
May 08, 2021
Protecting Portfolios From Interest Rate RiskAs inflation threatens the 40-year bull run that has supported bonds, fixed income investors are seeking lower-risk alternatives.
May 05, 2021
Rates Are Rising, but Should Bond Investors Be Worried?Kathy Jones of the Schwab Center for Financial Research and Kevin Flanagan of WisdomTree offer their analyses.
May 05, 2021
12 Best Value Colleges: Princeton Review, 2021These public and private schools have stellar academic reputations and generous financial aid, according to the college admissions site.
May 03, 2021
Buffett's Investments: The 'Great,' the 'Good' and the 'Gruesome'Berkshire Hathaway chronicler Adam Mead opines to ThinkAdvisor about Buffett's worst investment, what he regrets and the future of the conglomerate.
April 30, 2021
12 States to Retire Comfortably on Less Than $52,000 a YearBankrate accounted for a little extra cash for savings and fun — and for the age at which people in these states actually retire.
April 28, 2021
Fed Upgrades View of Economy While Keeping Rates Near ZeroFed Chairman Powell said the recovery has been faster than expected but "remains uneven and far from complete."