Economic Trends
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5 New Investor Fear Findings
By Allison BellOne sign of stressful times is a Northwestern Mutual survey report section on "financial nihilism."
March 12, 2026
Social Security Probes New Claim of DOGE Data BreachA whistleblower has accused a former DOGE employee of illegally copying two SSA databases, The Washington Post reported.
March 11, 2026
12 States With the Highest Average Retirement SavingsAmericans have about a year's worth of their current annual income saved in tax-advantaged accounts, SmartAsset reports.
March 11, 2026
Jeffrey Gundlach: Where to Invest NowThe DoubleLine CEO named some investment picks to align with his latest market and economic predictions.
March 11, 2026
12 Cities Where a $100,000 Salary Buys the LeastWhen taxes and cost of living are considered, this amount doesn't go far in many places, SmartAsset finds.
March 09, 2026
What to Watch, What to Avoid in This Hot Advisor Deal Market: RecruiterFrank LaRosa discusses the mistakes advisors should avoid and which big firm might be next on the block.
March 09, 2026
12 Cities Where $400,000 Can Buy the Most Living SpaceAn openness to different locations can have a large influence on how much house buyers can afford, PropertyShark reports.
March 06, 2026
10 Most Expensive States for Long-Term Care: 2025The median cost for one type of care fell last year, according to CareScout's survey of thousands of providers.