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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

January 14, 2022 1

Podcast: Hear our outlook on the economy for 2022 (23 min)

Nationwide's Chief Economist David Berson and Senior Economist Ben Ayers share their 2022 outlook for the economy.

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Capital Market Impact

January 13, 2022 2

Growth under threat

As omicron impacts economic activity, economists worry the new variant will derail economic expansion.

Client outcomes

January 12, 2022 2

Women seek retirement confidence after COVID setbacks

Financial professionals can help their women clients find opportunities to build their retirement confidence.

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Economic Commentary

January 11, 2022 2

Nationwide Market Insights: Gathering headwinds still not enough to derail markets, economy

See Nationwide Economics’ perspective on the market and economic forces influencing investment planning and retirement.

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Economic Commentary

January 10, 2022 1

Podcast: Hear our quarterly report on the economy & financial markets. (29 min)

Hear about our quarterly report on the economy and financial markets.

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Economic Commentary

January 10, 2022 1

Jobs: a year like no other

The unemployment rate fell to 3.9 percent for December and is now close to the previous cycle low.

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Practice Management

January 6, 2022 6

New year, new goals: Help clients establish financial New Year’s Resolutions

Help clients set financial resolutions. These new year financial tips and goals address saving, planning, and investing.

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Economic Commentary

December 17, 2021 1

Podcast: Hear more about December’s FOMC meeting. (18 min)

Hear our perspectives on December’s FOMC meeting

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Economic Commentary

December 14, 2021 1

December Economic Review: Supply, transportation, and labor constraints boost inflation, but economic data bring holiday cheer

Concerns remain, but growth has picked up from the third-quarter lull.

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Economic Commentary

December 13, 2021 1

Consumer price gains jump to a 39-year high

The CPI continued its blistering pace of increase last month as gasoline, motor vehicle, and shelter costs led...

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Economic Commentary

December 13, 2021 1

Podcast: Hear more about November’s CPI report. (17 min)

Hear our perspectives on November’s CPI report and consumer sentiment.

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Client outcomes

November 12, 2021 1

RMD tables to change in 2022 – less will have to be taken by owners and beneficiaries

RMD tables will change in 2022. The current tables will still be used to calculate 2021 required minimum...

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Client outcomes

November 19, 2021 1

2021 RMD due dates aren’t the same for all 72-year olds – Avoid a costly mistake

It is important for IRA owners and qualified retirement plan participants who must take an RMD to take...

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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

January 6, 2022 1

New year, new goals: Help clients establish financial New Year’s Resolutions

Help clients set financial resolutions. These new year financial tips and goals address saving, planning, and investing.

Client outcomes

January 12, 2022 1

Women seek retirement confidence after COVID setbacks

Financial professionals can help their women clients find opportunities to build their retirement confidence.

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Business Growth

November 2, 2021 1

FARE helps Black financial professionals thrive

The Financial Alliance for Racial Equity is driving change by supporting career paths for Black students and financial...

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Client outcomes

September 9, 2021 1

Two Key Retirement Benefits Farmers Might Miss

Farmers need the help of financial professionals when it comes to retirement income planning.

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Client outcomes

November 23, 2021 1

Ask the Specialist: Gifting and selling land and equipment can be tricky

Pay heed to the tax consequences of selling an asset acquired as a gift.

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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

January 14, 2022 1

Podcast: Hear our outlook on the economy for 2022 (23 min)

Nationwide's Chief Economist David Berson and Senior Economist Ben Ayers share their 2022 outlook for the economy.

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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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