Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
April 08, 2024
Bob Doll Checks in on His 10 Predictions for 2024Only two of the investment strategist's calls for the year appear to be heading in the right direction.
April 04, 2024
Top 15 Wealth-Creating Stocks of the Past 10 Years: MorningstarThese market standouts have generated an estimated total of $15.9 trillion in shareholder wealth, says portfolio strategist Amy Arnott.
April 04, 2024
12 States Where Homebuyers Need a Six-Figure IncomeAffordability is a hurdle in a growing number of locations, an analysis by Bankrate found.
April 03, 2024
7 Tips for Advisors Planning to Break AwayThe growing independent RIA space includes both entrepreneurial younger advisors and those within sight of retirement.
April 01, 2024
20 Hottest Luxury Real Estate Markets: 2024One in five ultra-wealthy individuals plan to invest in real estate this year, according to Knight Frank.
April 01, 2024
How Much It Takes to Join the Top 1%, in 17 CountriesThe top country on this list has a threshold more than twice that of the U.S.
April 01, 2024
15 States With the Lowest Tax Rates: 2024U.S. households pay often drastically different amounts, and types, of state and local taxes.
March 29, 2024
'Probability of Success' Doesn't Mean What Your Clients Think It MeansThe good news is that "failure" doesn't, either.
March 28, 2024
Debate: With Direct File, Is the IRS Inviting Conflict of Interest?The pilot program offers eligible taxpayers in 12 states a cost-free way to submit their federal returns.
March 27, 2024
10 Keys to Boosting Retirement Portfolios in a Surging Market: Advisors' AdviceAdvisors told us how they're positioning assets and ajdusting risk levels for clients in or near retirement.