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Daily Economic Commentary

Early cycle productivity boom underway

Nonfarm business productivity was stronger than expected in the first quarter.

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Capital Market Impact

Retiring workers push pension allocation changes

A shift to fixed income could impact total return assumptions.

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Daily Economic Commentary

Bank lending standards continue to ease

Bank lending standards eased on balance for the first time in nearly two years over the last three...

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Client outcomes

The ABCs and 123s of Medicare: A few of the basics you should know to make informed decisions

Breaking down a few of the basics of Medicare – how it works, what it covers and who...

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Daily Economic Commentary

Commercial real estate faces structural risks

There are major structural shifts underway that could weigh on commercial valuations for several years to come.

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Client outcomes

Protecting surviving spouses from a drop in income

Financial professionals bear a tremendous responsibility to surviving spouses

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Daily Economic Commentary

Supply chain dislocations evident throughout ISM report

The ISM manufacturing index recorded its largest decline in a year in April, falling to 60.7 from a...

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Economic Commentary

Economic growth spurts to start 2021

Weekly Review: Strong first quarter real GDP growth

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Client outcomes

SECURE Act 2.0 aims to improve American’s financial security

There’s strong support among financial professionals for this new legislation

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Daily Economic Commentary

Booming recovery still gaining momentum

Real GDP for the first quarter rose by 6.4 percent on the back of big increases in personal...

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Daily Economic Commentary

Fed stays the course

The FOMC left policy unchanged as expected yesterday while upgrading its assessment of the economy.

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Client outcomes

SECURE Act 2.0 aims to improve American’s financial security

There’s strong support among financial professionals for this new legislation

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Client outcomes

CARES Act loosens rules on retirement savings distributions

New rules set in place by the CARES Act provide more options to those who are struggling financially

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Client outcomes

The ABCs and 123s of Medicare: A few of the basics you should know to make informed decisions

Breaking down a few of the basics of Medicare – how it works, what it covers and who...

a happy older couple

Client outcomes

Protecting surviving spouses from a drop in income

Financial professionals bear a tremendous responsibility to surviving spouses

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Practice Management

When change comes, how will you take charge?

December 3, 2020

Change is happening at a rapid rate and adapting to it is vital to your continued development as...

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Client outcomes

Millennials approach financial advice their own way

Millennial investors are seeking guidance for the complex demands of financial planning.

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Daily Economic Commentary

Commercial real estate faces structural risks

There are major structural shifts underway that could weigh on commercial valuations for several years to come.

illustration of a light blue upward arrow on a brown background

Economic Commentary

Economic growth spurts to start 2021

Weekly Review: Strong first quarter real GDP growth

illustration of a chart and a magnifying glass

Daily Economic Commentary

Early cycle productivity boom underway

Nonfarm business productivity was stronger than expected in the first quarter.

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Economic Commentary

Housing market thaws from February’s freeze

Weekly Review: New home sales jump as buyers rush back into the market

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Client outcomes

SECURE Act 2.0: Supporting Worker Financial Wellness

December 10, 2020

We’re advocating to better retirement outcomes

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