Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
How Much Money Does It Take to Be Wealthy?
By Michael S. FischerSchwab, who asks this question every year, found the dollar amount cited by survey respondents rose from a year ago.
May 23, 2022
Wall Street Is as Baffled by Stocks Now as It Has Ever BeenProfessional forecasters are quickly rolling back projections that now look overly rosy.
May 19, 2022
Stock Selloff May Be Entering a New PhaseThere's growing evidence that, while interest-rate worries have mostly played out, a new fear is in the driver's seat.
May 19, 2022
Roth IRA Conversions: Is Now a Good Time?Converting in a down market can minimize the tax hit, but there are a few details to consider carefully.
May 19, 2022
Allianz Fund Managers' Paydays Could Be Followed by PrisonProsecutors say Tournant told investors safety was his top priority but secretly took undisclosed risks, resulting in fraud that cost them $7 billion.
May 19, 2022
12 Biggest Robo-Advisors by AUM: Q1 2022Protections against rising inflation defined winning portfolios in the first quarter, Backend Benchmarking's David Goldstone says.
May 18, 2022
Retirement Pros Take On Inflation, 4% Rule at MorningstarChristine Benz, David Blanchett and Karsten Jeske discussed questions like whether retirees should spend less in a down market.
May 18, 2022
Stocks Sink on Earnings, Growth FearsConsumer shares took the brunt of the selloff, leading losses in the S&P 500; meanwhile, the Nasdaq dropped over 4.5%.