Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
12 Best Cities for Retirement: 2024
By Michael S. FischerThe personal finance website ranked 182 cities based on affordability, activities, quality of life and health care.
September 03, 2024
New Ways to Help Clients Move Beyond the 60/40 PortfolioOptions-based, structured outcome strategies that precisely manage risk are stirring advisors' attention.
August 30, 2024
Retirement Looks Precarious for Most in Middle Class: StudyOnly a quarter of Americans earning $50,000 to $199,000 strongly agreed that they were on track to save enough.
August 30, 2024
12 Hardest-Working States in America: 2024In honor of the holiday, Wallethub analyzed the state of labor, including hours worked and unused vacation days.
August 29, 2024
Housing Wealth Puts Millennials Closer to Retirement ReadinessEarlier generational shortfalls have closed thanks to a big jump in the value of their homes.
August 28, 2024
Social Security Funds Will Last Until 2034: CBOThe agency's new annual projection adds one year to Social Security's solvency outlook.
August 28, 2024
7 New Findings on Workers' Retirement Account Balances: FidelityWhile investors have had to navigate volatility, markets have propelled balances higher in 2024. But can that last?
August 28, 2024
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Tops $1 Trillion in Market ValueThe company's stock has gained 30% in 2024, not far behind the so-called Magnificent Seven.