Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Why Delayed Social Security Claiming Is More Valuable Than Ever
By Michael FinkeAs your high-earning clients continue to live longer and longer, the benefits of delaying their claim increase.
May 19, 2021
Bullish Sentiment Dips Slightly but Still 'Unambiguous': BofAInvestors consider inflation and a taper tantrum the top tail risks, the survey found.
May 19, 2021
Infrastructure Bond Bill Could Boost Life Insurers' EarningsSen. Michael Bennet promoted S1308 at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on infrastructure funding options.
May 18, 2021
3 Reasons Why Muni Bonds Are Still a Good BuyThe risk of higher income taxes on the wealthy seems to be supporting munis, along with some economic and technical factors.
May 18, 2021
Life Insurers Nudged Bond Allocation Lower in 2020But the dollar value of life insurers' bond holdings increased 5.8%, to $3.4 trillion.
May 18, 2021
BofA to Raise Minimum Wage to $25 an HourThe Charlotte, North Carolina-based lender will also require its U.S. vendors to pay employees dedicated to the bank $15 per hour or more.
May 18, 2021
Fidelity Rolls Out No-Fee Investing Accounts for TeensThe firm says it is the first in the industry to offer 13- to 17-year old teens the ability to save and trade with no investment minimums.
May 17, 2021
Swedroe Says 'Ignore All Forecasters,' Market NoiseThe strategist says advisors can also disregard market outlooks, which have "nothing to do with the client's financial and life goals."