Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Investing Where Risk Is Being Rewarded
By Ben WarwickThe second quarter was a tough period in the equity arena, as increased volatility made it difficult for all but the most steadfast investors to stick to their convictions.
June 11, 2006
Protecting Executive Income With An Integrated Income Protection ProgramThe ability to earn an income is one of an individual's most valuable assets. That's something I learned in my first Disability 101 class, and ...
June 07, 2006
Principal Offers More DI OptionsThe Principal Financial Group says it has lowered disability insurance rates and added new DI riders.The changes will give consumers more options for assuring their ...
June 01, 2006
Emerging Market Debt RisesBonds issued by emerging markets countries have benefited from an improving balance of payments, as well as trade and current account surpluses since increased global...
June 01, 2006
How to Succeed at the FedIn December 1996, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average just above 7,000 and the technology-dominated Nasdaq Composite index under 1,500, Alan Greenspan made his famous...
June 01, 2006
New Fundamental Index ETFPowerShares has launched an ETF that tracks the FTSE RAFI U.S. 1000 index (ticker: PRF). The Research Affiliates Fundamental Index (RAFI) is designed to beat conventional...
June 01, 2006
Behind the Numbers, with Liz Ann SondersCharles Schwab's chief investment strategist has bumped up Schwab's stock allocation this month and notes that the increase is a result of a bullish outlook...
May 14, 2006
The Upside And Downside Of VA Living Benefits RidersThe coupling of a living benefit rider with a variable annuity has resulted in a windfall for the insurance industry.Close to 75% of all VA ...