Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
15 New Retirement, Tax Numbers to Know for 2025
By John ManganaroThe IRS has increased key thresholds tied to 401(k)s, IRAs, income, estate and gift taxes.
October 25, 2024
Debate: Will Taxpayers Benefit From Medicare's New Prescription Payment Plan?The voluntary program allows those with Part D drug coverage to spread costs over the entire year.
October 25, 2024
How to Navigate the Evolving ETF LandscapeInvestors' increasing demand for these products highlights the need for advisors to understand them in depth.
October 25, 2024
How High-Performing RIAs Are Growing Their Profits: FidelityTop firms are better at controlling expenses and offer smaller discounts, a new benchmarking study finds.
October 23, 2024
Advisors Encourage Clients to Create Estate Plans, but Many Don't Have OneA quarter of advisors not affiliated with Trust & Will have no estate plan, a survey finds.
October 23, 2024
The Big Post-Election Surprise Awaiting InvestorsA "perfect fiscal policy storm" is coming, says Jeff Bush of The Washington Update.
October 23, 2024
10 Most Generous American Billionaires: Forbes, 2024Ten people among the 400 richest Americans have given away 20% or more of their wealth.
October 23, 2024
Best & Worst Individual Annuity Providers: J.D. Power, 2024Many customers do not fully understand the products they buy, according to a new study.