Economic Trends
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5 Ways Insurers' World Was Happy
By Allison BellGoldman Sachs and Nuveen asset manager surveys show how strong investment markets looked before early February.
March 24, 2026
12 Happiest U.S. Cities: 2026Americans are more satisfied in places with financial freedom, good relationships, overall health and basic conveniences, SmartAsset notes.
March 24, 2026
CFP Board Forms Panel to Study Bachelor's Degree RequirementThe planner group announced changes to its education requirements in January.
March 23, 2026
On Wall Street, Trump's Flip on Iran Bombing Threat Sows Both Hope and DoubtMarkets rallied after the president announced negotiations, but many investors are skeptical he can end the war he started.
March 20, 2026
7 in 10 Americans Embrace New Approaches to Retirement: FidelitySome 80% of Generation Z and 60% of millennials said they plan to phase different kinds of work into retirement.
March 19, 2026
12 Most Expensive U.S. Cities in 2025SmartAsset ranked the cost of living across 236 cities, based on data for housing, food, utilities and other essentials.
March 18, 2026
DOL Won't Float a New Fiduciary RuleLabor said it has restored ERISA's five-part test for determining who is an investment advice fiduciary.
March 18, 2026
Insurers Have Promised Private Credit Funds $90BTreasury research office analysts wonder what the promises would mean in a long market downturn.