Economic Trends
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Most Retirees Want to Front-Load Their Spending
By Michael FinkeThat means the constant real spending assumed by the 4% rule isn't what the majority of retirees prefer.
October 13, 2025
10 Most Expensive ZIP Codes: 2025Even the cheapest homes in some of these enclaves sell for well over $1 million, PropertyShark finds.
October 10, 2025
33 Stocks That Are Cheap Now: Morningstar, Q4 2025The market as a whole is expensive, but there are still bargains to be found, analysts say.
October 10, 2025
Social Security 2026 COLA, September CPI to Be Announced Oct. 24 Despite ShutdownThe September jobs report and October data collection are still halted.
October 09, 2025
10 Fastest Growing States by PopulationAll these states show growth in retirement-age residents, but the number of young children in some is shrinking.
October 08, 2025
Most Boomer Women Have Inherited Wealth: JP MorganBut 93% of women who expect an inheritance say they're not counting on it to achieve their goals.
October 08, 2025
10 New Life & Annuity Issuer Efforts to Get Your AttentionThe federal government put itself in an eclipse. That may give insurers' product moves a chance to shine.
October 08, 2025
15 Best Countries for Retirement Security: 2025The U.S. inched up one spot in the annual ranking from Natixis Investment Managers and CoreData Research.