Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Former BofA Exec Sentenced Over Muni Bond Fraud
By Janet LevauxThe 26-month prison sentence is tied to an eight-year scheme that involved 18 people and one corporation, the DOJ says.
May 18, 2015
DI Insurance: How to fix the money management conversationWe need to change the money management conversation now. Lead with income protection, instead of making it an after-thought.
May 18, 2015
On Economy, Wall Street Sulks as Main Street ExultsA new BofA Merrill report says go to cash while a broad-based sentiment survey shows small businesses feeling upbeat.
May 18, 2015
30 Worst Paying College Majors: 2015Data collected by PayScale shows the university degrees with the least payback.
May 15, 2015
New College Grads Finally Get Job Market on UpswingBoth underemployment and jobless rates for recent college graduates are now falling, according to the New York Fed.
May 15, 2015
What Investors Don’t Know Will Hurt Them MostTocqueville Asset Management founder Francois Sicart warns that the 36-year bull market in bonds means most market participants have no professional memory of rising rates.
May 15, 2015
No Liquidity for You (or Your Clients): Tactical Allocation FundsRemembering the wisdom of Keynes, advisors should consider the overlooked effects of the rising popularity of tactical funds in client portfolios.
May 14, 2015
5 Russian Actions Affecting Its EconomyHeres a look at the top five, and whats playing outor mightas a result.