Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
10 Gifts Under $100 That Will Impress Wealthy Clients
By Bryce SandersWhat do you give your wealthier clients for the holidays? Something memorable but not too expensive.
November 21, 2022
How Reforming Social Security, Medicare Can Be DoneThe GOP wants to mitigate rising costs by, among other things, raising the eligibility age for Medicare to 67 for those born after 1960.
November 21, 2022
Quiz: Do You Know These RMD Tax Facts?Tax-savvy advisors may ace the test, but others may find they learn a thing or two about this complex and evolving topic.
November 21, 2022
Waiting to Claim Social Security Can Boost Income by 10.4%: StudyNew analysis finds "virtually all" workers ages 45 to 62 could benefit from waiting to collect the benefit.
November 21, 2022
4 Bond Moves to Consider Making NowDespite an inverting yield curve, steps like looking at higher yields and extending bond portfolio duration may be worthwhile for advisors and their clients.
November 18, 2022
Industry Groups Press Lawmakers to Pass Secure Act 2.0If Secure Act 2.0 fails to get attached to a budget bill, the sweeping retirement bill "will languish" next year, says ERISA attorney Brad Campbell.
November 17, 2022
Life Insurers Should Get Used to an Inflationary World: Fitch EconomistBrian Coulton's scenario could be rotten for stocks but great for clients with fixed annuities.
November 17, 2022
Gen Z: Still Living at Home, Struggling With Financial StabilityNew research from DailyPay found that 54% of 18- to 25-year-olds are living with their parents.