Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
10 Affordable Small Towns for Retirees in Tax-Friendly States
By Marlene SatterSome days are like that -- you start thinking, "Maybe I should retire to a small town. Now."
April 23, 2019
NJ Fiduciary Plan 'Far Exceeds' Other Rules: LawyersEven the now-defunct Labor fiduciary rule didn't go as far, according to the Groom Law Group.
April 23, 2019
8 Mistakes Retirees Make That Harm Their RetirementHere are mistakes workers and retirees make that could sink their retirement—or make it much less pleasant.
April 23, 2019
The Social Security Trust Fund Is Full of IOUs, Right? Wrong.The IOU pejorative dates back to the 1930s. Here's how the trust funds really work, according to policy experts.
April 22, 2019
8 Ways to Get the Most From a Business Networking EventYou know you're supposed to build connections at events. But how? Here's how.
April 22, 2019
Trump Drops Plan to Nominate Cain for Fed After GOP BalksCain's candidacy appeared to be blocked in the Senate. Stephen Moore, another Trump Fed candidate, is still awaiting a formal nomination.
April 22, 2019
Social Security Trust Fund Set to Go Bust by 2035That's a slight improvement over last year's projection.
April 22, 2019
New App Makes Proxy Voting Easier for Individual Investors: Portfolio ProductsAlso, m+ funds expanded its Defined Outcome Fund menu and MarketAxess launched a suite of U.S. Investment Grade Indexes.