Economy & Markets
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Debate: Will the Inflation Reduction Act Cure What Ails Us?
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesThe bill is a scaled-down version of the initial economic package. But is it too scaled down?
August 03, 2022
Lean Into Tough Client Conversations When Market's Down: Frontier Asset Management CEORobert Miller tells ThinkAdvisor how to calm clients, how to hedge inflation and his thoughts on 60/40 portfolios.
August 03, 2022
Bourbon, Mobile Home Parks and a Down Market Make a Good Mix at Freestone CapitalFounder Gary Furukawa discusses the drinking "renaissance," the opportunities in low-income housing and why he relishes bear markets.
August 03, 2022
Inflation Is Women's Biggest Financial Worry: SurveyEven among the highest earners, only 44% said they knew how to address inflation risk in their portfolios.
August 03, 2022
10 Good, Cheap Stocks to Buy in a Recession: MorningstarThese recession-resilient companies tend to be financially healthy and highly profitable, according to Morningstar analysts.
August 03, 2022
Robinhood Cuts 23% of StaffThe app-based brokerage dismissed 780 people and also announced the departure of a top executive Tuesday.
August 03, 2022
Battle Erupts Over Claim Manchin Bill Raises Middle-Class TaxesThose earning less than $200,000 could see their tax burden rise 1%, an official, GOP-requested analysis finds.
August 02, 2022
As Financial Confidence Ebbs, Americans Tap Savings to Cover Everyday CostsThe positive expectations many adults had about their finances heading into 2022 are fading, New York Life found.