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The blog offers economic insights and inspired, informed guidance for your clients and advice for building your practice. It’s your resource for timely, relevant expertise on the topics that matter most to financial professionals and their clients.

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Economic Commentary

October 25, 2021 1

More mixed housing data imply continued supply constraints

Existing home sales surprise to the upside

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Capital Market Impact

October 25, 2021 3

Markets at record levels despite persistent inflation pressure

Equity markets have staged another impressive recovery, with the S&P 500® Index breaking out to a fresh record...

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Economic Commentary

October 25, 2021 3

Podcast: October 2021 Housing Market Update

Perspective on recent data on housing starts and existing home sales

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Economic Commentary

October 19, 2021 1

Inflation remains high, but it may be stabilizing

The core CPI held steady, but the risks aren’t over.

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Economic Commentary

October 19, 2021 0

Expansion hits a bump in the road as supply constraints linger

The expansion hits a bump in the road as supply constraints linger.

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Practice Management

October 18, 2021 2

How Are You Celebrating National Estate Planning Week?

Estate planning is a vital component of financial wellness and is important for your clients.

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Economic Commentary

October 14, 2021 1

September employment report podcast

Perspective on the jobs report and the overall impact on the economy

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Client outcomes

October 13, 2021 5

Medicare 101: Understanding Healthcare in Retirement

Help your clients know where to start when it comes to Medicare planning with these Medicare 101 basics.

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Business Growth

October 12, 2021 1

How finance professionals can build trust with female investors

Grow stronger relationships with female clients and grow your practice.

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Client outcomes

October 12, 2021 4

What happens if a client passes away without a legacy plan?

One way to help clients understand the value of proper estate planning is to consider what can happen...

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Economic Commentary

October 12, 2021 1

Jobs report not as bad as the headline

Labor supply remains an issue, but the job market has regained much more ground than normal.

Popular Articles

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Client outcomes

September 13, 2021 1

Plan sponsors and participants are primed for in-plan lifetime income options

Growing interest in lifetime income solutions opens new opportunities for retirement plan advisors and consultants.

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Client outcomes

October 6, 2021 1

Connecting health and wealth for a better financial future

Positive lifestyle choices have a financial benefit by helping to manage future health care costs.

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Client outcomes

5 Simple Tips for a Retirement Income Plan

Feel better about your retirement plan with these 5 simple tips to get prepared for the future.

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Economic Commentary

September 14, 2021 1

How Has the Pandemic Impacted Inflation

Inflation fears have cropped up again as the costs of many goods and services have spiked this year.

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Practice Management

July 30, 2021 1

Striving for excellence: The importance of commitment

Nationwide Financial has a strong commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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Client outcomes

August 27, 2021 1

The potential benefit of using a deferred annuity within an IRA

Should an annuity be used within an IRA? Take a deeper look into these issue to learn more.

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Economic Commentary

October 25, 2021 1

Podcast: October 2021 Housing Market Update

Perspective on recent data on housing starts and existing home sales

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Client outcomes

July 28, 2021 1

Helping clients plan for their health care costs in retirement

Decisions your clients make now with Medicare could lead to a significant financial impact later in retirement

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Practice Management

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients post-coronavirus

A recent study sheds light on some of the most effective ways to build and maintain strong relationships...

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Economic Commentary

October 7, 2021 1

Nationwide Market Insights: Quarterly Report, Q4 2021

Hear our perspective on the market and economic forces influencing investment planning and retirement.

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Economic Commentary

August 27, 2021 1

Delta variant and supply chain headwinds, but still solid forward momentum

August Monthly Dashboard: The Delta variant may impact consumer behavior while shortages of labor and other inputs are...

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