Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Social Security COLA for 2025 Set at 2.5%
By John ManganaroThe annual COLA is based on inflation data for the third quarter, through September.
October 09, 2024
20 Worst-Paying College Majors: 2024There's more to picking a career than money, but it's important for students to choose with open eyes.
October 08, 2024
Jeremy Siegel Says S&P Could Hit 6,000 in 2024But returns will likely be more subdued in 2025, the economist says.
October 04, 2024
El-Erian Warns Fed After Jobs Data: 'Inflation Is Not Dead'His comments came after Friday's job data blew away estimates, triggering a jump in U.S. stocks and bond yields.
October 03, 2024
The 12 Wealthiest Countries in 2023Allianz ranked the countries on net financial assets per capita.
October 01, 2024
15 Most Affordable U.S. Metro Areas: 2025Clever Real Estate ranked 100 metro areas on factors like taxes and percentage of income spent on housing.
October 01, 2024
Here's How Much Fixing Social Security Could Cost Your ClientsAffluent couples could lose nearly $1 million in benefits if Congress doesn't act, Ron Mastrogiovanni warns.
September 27, 2024
4 Big Takeaways From a Year of PodcastingI talked to an array of experts about annuities and the tricky challenges of retirement income planning.