Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
September 13, 2024
Younger Americans Are Choosing Financial Security Over Parenthood: SurveyMotivations for remaining childfree include a preference for financial freedom and the inability to afford children, MassMutual found.
September 13, 2024
15 Best Countries for Retirement Security: 2024The U.S. dropped two spots in Natixis Investment Managers' annual ranking.
September 12, 2024
How to Talk to Clients Who Fear the End of the Bull MarketVolatility is back, but that doesn't mean a bear market is around the corner.
September 12, 2024
The Unavoidable Truth About Retirement Investing: Josh Brown"Take your risk today, or take it later," the CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management tells ThinkAdvisor.
September 12, 2024
9 New Tax Projections for Retirement Planning in 2025Several key numbers tied to IRAs, capital gains and gift taxes are adjusted annually.
September 11, 2024
Social Security COLA Estimate for 2025 Drops Again to 2.5% on Cooler InflationAt that level, it would be the smallest increase for beneficiaries since 2021, Social Security expert Mary Johnson says.
September 10, 2024
Only 18% of Financial Advisors' Clients Are Younger Than 50: SurveyA new survey also asked about how advisors gained (and lost) clients and their biggest client problems.
September 10, 2024
High-Income Retirement Savers Still in a Post-Pandemic SlumpFor the top 5%, post-tax, inflation-adjusted income is 1.7% lower than it was before everything changed.
September 10, 2024
12 Worst Cities for Retirement: 2024Out of 182 cities, these ranked lowest on affordability, quality of life and health care, according to WalletHub.
September 09, 2024
Bob Doll: Recession May Be Inevitable, Despite Rate CutsImpending rate cuts may not be as bullish for stocks as investors expect, the market prognosticator maintains.