Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fed Signals Liftoff 'Soon,' Sees Asset-Reduction Start Afterward
By Olivia RockemanFed chair Jerome Powell and other officials aren't "going to shrink the balance sheet until after they start raising rates," noted Guggenheim Partners CIO Scott Minerd.
January 25, 2022
Heather Kane to Chair National Association for Fixed AnnuitiesNAFA is promoting the Retirement 2.0 package in Washington and leading an annuity awareness month effort.
January 25, 2022
January Stock Selloff Is 'Glaring': Schwab's SondersThe S&P 500 is teetering on a correction; the Nasdaq has already slipped into one.
January 25, 2022
How Inflation Really Hurts Retirees — and What to Do About ItHere are two cheap ways to help protect against inflation, without buying more stocks.
January 25, 2022
Social Security Recognizes Survivor Benefits for More Same-Sex CouplesSurviving partners who were in a committed relationship prior to same-sex marriage legalization can apply for benefits, including retroactive payments.
January 24, 2022
17 Best States for Retirement: 2022WalletHub ranked the states based on affordability, quality of life and health care.
January 24, 2022
How to Show Couples the Hazards of Claiming Social Security EarlyClaiming benefits at 62 is usually a mistake, even if one spouse waits till 70, retirement experts say.
January 24, 2022
Get Ready for 'Sticky' Inflation, a Top Investing Consultant WarnsMaria Fiorini Ramirez gives ThinkAdvisor her economic forecast for the year and discusses why she thinks stocks will rise 15%.