Economy & Markets
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Expect a Baby Bust in 2021
By Ginger SzalaThe Brookings Institution sees 300,000 fewer births next year.
December 27, 2020
Trump Signs Virus Aid Bill After Panning $600 Stimulus ChecksThe bill includes $900 billion in pandemic relief for individuals and businesses.
December 23, 2020
Bill Gross Loses Harassment Case Over 'Gilligan's Island' MusicThe Pimco co-founder and former "Bond King" was found to have played loud music to annoy a neighbor.
December 23, 2020
Top 12 U.S. Cities Where Luxury Home Sales Are SurgingNationally, sales of the most expensive homes rose a whopping 61% year over year, Redfin reports.
December 23, 2020
Investors Too Giddy Over COVID Vaccine, Advisor WarnsRIA and ex-Army captain Christopher Manske tells ThinkAdvisor how to prepare for unexpected stumbling blocks — in this crisis and the next.
December 23, 2020
Trump Threatens COVID Relief Bill Over Stimulus ChecksHouse Speaker Pelosi said Democrats would seek a unanimous consent agreement Wednesday to increase the $600 stimulus payments.
December 22, 2020
Should We Worry About Older Workers With Nontraditional Jobs?Some concern is warranted, says the Center for Retirement Research, pointing to three steps policymakers should consider.
December 22, 2020
Goldman Sachs Readies Digital Investment OfferingMarcus Invest will launch in the first quarter of 2021, after the firm wraps up its pilot program for employees.