Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Vanguard Launches 4 Target-Maturity Bond ETF Portfolios
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe models use 10 of the asset manager's corporate bond exchange-traded funds.
April 28, 2026
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'Gray Divorce' Leaves Little Room for Error in Retirement PlanningAfter 65, the parties have more assets to split and less time to rebuild their financial lives.
April 28, 2026
Your 50-Year-Old Client Has No Retirement Account. What's an Advisor to Do?This scenario is relatively common, advisors say, and there are several techniques to help these clients catch up.
April 27, 2026
The High-End Collectibles That Gained, and Lost, Value in 2025Although values remained under pressure, Knight Frank notes, the annual decline slowed during 2025.
April 27, 2026
How Sergey Brin Launched a Political War Over California's Wealth TaxThe proposed billionaire tax has drawn tech titans and business leaders more directly into the state's affairs.
April 27, 2026
Record S&P 500 Hides Damage Revealed in Earnings ReportsAs first-quarter report cards roll in, there's evidence that the war's impact is spreading.
April 23, 2026
The Key to Seamless Protection for Ultra-Wealthy ClientsWealth managers need to design comprehensive risk strategies to safeguard clients across their full spectrum of assets.
April 22, 2026
How RIAs, Other Advisors Work With Clients on Retirement Planning: SurveySome 40% of financial professionals believe that 30% or more of their clients spend less than they prudently can.