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Daily Economic Commentary

Inflation remains muted

The core CPI rose in March by 0.3 percent, the most in seven months, and is now up...

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Capital Market Impact

Reopening momentum drives markets to record highs

A record 95% of the S&P 500® Index is above the 200-day moving average

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Economic Commentary

April Economic Review: The boom is beginning

Economic activity surged in March

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Daily Economic Commentary

First quarter earnings set to soar

First quarter earnings season gets underway this week.

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Economic Commentary

The service sector rebound takes off

Service sector activity climbs to a record high

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Daily Economic Commentary

Rent prices reflect large-scale migration

It remains an open question on how much this trend will reverse as society normalizes.

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Daily Economic Commentary

Trade balance reflects diverging recoveries

The U.S. trade deficit hit a new record high $71.1 billion in February.

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Daily Economic Commentary

More job gains to come

Job openings came in stronger than expected in February, rising by 268,000.

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Daily Economic Commentary

More signs of normalcy in society

Signs of a return to normal in U.S. society have continued to mount.

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Economic Commentary

March job gains were hot, hot, hot

A jump in hiring during March with more likely on the way

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Daily Economic Commentary

Infrastructure plan diminishes both headwinds and tailwinds

President Biden unveiled the first leg of his infrastructure plan this week.

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Client outcomes

Year-End Roth Conversions for Wealth Transfer

December 17, 2019

Will leveraging a Roth conversion make sense for your client?

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Economic Commentary

April Economic Review: The boom is beginning

Economic activity surged in March

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Client outcomes

The new questions and concerns clients may have about Social Security

September 17, 2020

Recent executive action from the president has raised questions about the sustainability of Social Security

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Client outcomes

What to watch for in a rising tax environment

As tax laws continue to change, tax diversification remains a valuable strategy for clients saving for retirement.

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Daily Economic Commentary

Inflation remains muted

The core CPI rose in March by 0.3 percent, the most in seven months, and is now up...

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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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Business Growth

While Competitors Exit Key Lines of Business, Nationwide Sees Bright Future

Despite a variety of challenges, the solid performance of our business in 2020 reinforced the power of our...

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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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Daily Economic Commentary

Rent prices reflect large-scale migration

It remains an open question on how much this trend will reverse as society normalizes.

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Client outcomes

Black caregivers carry the weight during the pandemic

February 19, 2021

COVID-19 has been a source of physical, emotional and financial stress for Black caregivers

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Client outcomes

How Medicare impacts a client’s retirement income

September 9, 2020

Medicare can be a complex topic. We’re here to help you sort through your options in order to...

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