Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Biggest Quarter Ever for RIA Deals: DeVoe
By Michael S. FischerPrivate equity-backed consolidators represented the majority of Q3 activity, fueling consolidation, the consulting firm reports.
September 29, 2025
12 Least Affordable U.S. Cities for HousingHousing costs eat up 36% of the median income in the top city on this list, SmartAsset finds.
September 29, 2025
12 Most Dangerous U.S. Cities: 2025Factors that make a city less safe for residents, and riskier for investors, go beyond crime, SmartAsset reports.
September 25, 2025
Medicare Could Tie Commission Growth to Overall Inflation RateThat's one of the suggestions in an Urban Institute report on the role of Medicare plans' agents and brokers.
September 24, 2025
10 Fastest-Growing Wealth MarketsThese countries have experienced a significant wealth influx over the past decade, Henley & Partners finds.
September 23, 2025
14 Best Places to Retire on $1,200 a MonthRetirement abroad is possible even for Americans on a limited budget, according to research from International Living.
September 22, 2025
America’s 15 Youngest Billionaires: Forbes, 2025AI and crypto have made some people in their 30s and younger very, very wealthy.
September 18, 2025
Rate Cut Won’t Ease Retirement Worries: Allianz LifeUncertainty is high around retirement income, health care costs and risk management, a new survey finds.