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A blowout jobs report for November

December 9, 2019

The economy added 266,000 jobs while unemployment fell to the lowest level in 50 years.

Capital market impact

Slow, steady march higher despite uncertainty

December 9, 2019

The S&P 500 Index has now gained in eight of the past nine weeks, adding a total of...

Economic commentary

Consumer trends mostly positive heading into the holidays

December 2, 2019

The consumer is still on firm ground, led by a solid job market, low inflation, and record high...

Economic commentary

Housing activity continues to strengthen

November 25, 2019

Driven by job gains, low mortgage rates, and above-trend household formations, home sales continue to trend higher.

Economic commentary

November Monthly Dashboard: Slower growth, but perhaps fewer downside risks

November 22, 2019

Odds of a downturn over the next year have receded with the yield curve uninverting and signs of...

Practice management

Benefits of Volunteering for Financial Professionals

November 20, 2019

As you enjoy this holiday season, consider how you can give back.

Economic commentary

Consumer spending wobbles a bit

November 18, 2019

Despite a boost from gasoline and autos, retail sales were again weaker in October with a modest 0.3...

Economic commentary

November Economic Review: Growth slowing to trend, but Fed easing helps

November 12, 2019

Data from October and early November point to an economy that is stronger than expected by many analysts...

Economic commentary

Trade/Brexit news pushes markets to new highs

November 11, 2019

Trade and Brexit optimism helped lift equity markets in recent weeks with the S&P 500 index rising to...

Economic commentary

Another Fed cut in October, but a pause was signaled

November 4, 2019

The FOMC cut rates again in October while signaling a pause for policy moves unless inflation picks up...

Economic commentary

Still difficult to find a home for sale

October 28, 2019

The trend in home demand remains upward with lower rates, positive demographics, and a solid (if slowing) job...

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Client outcomes

Unpaid family caregivers face a double risk: financial impact and neglected planning

Practice management

What bias lens are you looking through?

Practice management

What AI can do for your financial advisory business

Economic commentary

October Economic Review: A dichotomous economy

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A blowout jobs report for November

Slow, steady march higher despite uncertainty

Consumer trends mostly positive heading into the holidays

Housing activity continues to strengthen

November Monthly Dashboard: Slower growth, but perhaps fewer downside risks

Benefits of Volunteering for Financial Professionals

Consumer spending wobbles a bit

November Economic Review: Growth slowing to trend, but Fed easing helps

Trade/Brexit news pushes markets to new highs

Another Fed cut in October, but a pause was signaled

Still difficult to find a home for sale

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