Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Life Insurers Need Better Tools for Detecting Asset Risk: Alla Gil
By Allison BellLife insurers need better math to know where doom is lurking, Straterix founder and CEO Alla Gil says.
April 27, 2023
Morningstar CEO: Investors Not Seeing Value in AdviceInvestors place advisors' value around the same level as that of investing and trading platforms, new research finds.
April 27, 2023
Gundlach Says Unannounced IRS Visit Was a Clerical ErrorThe mistaken visit to DoubleLine's Florida office "does not induce confidence in the system," the firm's CEO said.
April 27, 2023
12 Best & Worst BD Stocks: Q1, 2023Some broker-dealers and financial firms found themselves caught up in the fallout from Silicon Valley Bank's March collapse.
April 27, 2023
5 Surprising Things Actuarial Experts Say About Social SecurityOne insight from the actuaries: Dying early is not always helpful.
April 26, 2023
House Passes Debt-Limit Bill That Trims Social Security Administration BudgetThe bill, unlikely to pass in the Senate, would "responsibly raise the debt limit," said Rep. Patrick McHenry.
April 26, 2023
15 Cities Where Retirees Are Most Reliant on Social SecuritySocial Security benefits comprise 41.7% of a retiree's total income on average. In these cities, it's even higher.
April 26, 2023
14 Best Value Public Colleges: Princeton Review, 2023These are the colleges with the highest return-on-investment ratings based on academics, salaries and other factors.