A 529 college savings plan, also known as a qualified tuition plan (QTP), is a popular choice among parents and families looking to meet their children’s future educational expenses. Two of the 529 plan’s helpful features are tax-deferred growth of your contributions and later, tax-free withdrawals for eligible expenses.
Municipal bonds bucked the seasonal trend and posted strong performance in September.
The markets saw a fifth straight week of gains last week. The S&P 500 closed above 5,800 for the first time, the Dow hit a new record high, and the Nasdaq came within 2% of its all-time high.
Just 5% of board directors are under the age of 50. But research indicates that more age-diverse boards may possess unique business advantages.
While tariffs have been utilized heavily in the past, both their usage and rates have fallen considerably over the past half century as countries have engaged in different stages of trade negotiations.
The Northern Trust Economics team shares its outlook for U.S. growth, employment, inflation and interest rates.
Fed easing cycles and lowered target interest rates impact various economic sectors, such as mortgages, consumer credit and cash investments.
Markets broadened as anticipated. After the strong rally, our investment models advise a reduction in risk-appetite.
The introduction of crypto ETPs in the US market this year has been incredibly successful, with investors showing a tremendous amount of interest in these funds. To date, Bitcoin and Ethereum funds have seen a combined $17B in net inflows.* Yet, many investors remain uncertain about crypto's portfolio applications and how digital assets are distinguishable from one another.
529 plans are one of the most popular ways Americans save for the college expenses of their children. As of June 2024, there were 16.8 million 529 savings accounts holding $508 billion, according to the College Savings Plan Network.
One of most dangerous habits of a speculative crowd is the tendency to use unconditional averages and unconditional probabilities regardless of how extreme market conditions have become. This is like stepping into a house with two rooms, one with the temperature at 0 degrees and one at 140 degrees, and expecting a temperature of 70 either way.
We are excited to release our October 2024 Chart Pack, our visual quarterly designed to walk investors through what’s happening in markets.
The unwinding of positions in Treasury futures stands to rekindle a popular bond-market wager that’s been burned as traders pare back expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.
US mortgage rates rose sharply for a second straight week, reaching the highest level since early August while prompting steep declines in both home-purchase and refinance activity.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. raised its target for 2024 revenue growth after quarterly results beat estimates, allaying concerns about global chip demand and the sustainability of an AI hardware boom.
Boeing Co. is flexing its financial muscle even in light of a crippling labor strike and a disgraceful period of execution that resulted in two deadly plane crashes, the near-disaster of a midair door-panel blowout and whistleblowers who have detailed a culture of putting profit over quality.
When BlackRock Inc. completed its initial public offering in 1999, it fell a bit flat. There was no first day pop; Founder and Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink didn’t even get to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Valued at just under $900 million, the firm was one of 30 large investment-managers in the US, managing $165 billion of assets.
The bar is raised for Q3. With a handful of earnings reports delivered from major banks, companies from other sectors begin now to report results to the street.
My father is 86 and the topic of financial markets and his investment accounts invariably comes up at every family gathering. Mainly, he talks about how my mother and he have lived from their retirement accounts since they both retired more than 25 years ago.
A tariff is a tax assessed on imports. Historically, tariffs have been enacted to generate tax revenue or to protect domestic producers from competition in the form of cheaper foreign goods. In essence, tariffs artificially make domestically produced goods more competitive in the local market by making imports more expensive.
In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses gold may continue to serve as a store of value in the current environment.
Turbulent market conditions can make anyone nervous. Here's what investors should know about dealing with them.
New business formations have held up, but closures are also rising.
Investor Insights explores current investor sentiment, comments on market participation, and shows the current ranking of market sectors.
Join the experts at Natixis Investment Managers for an exclusive webinar on the day the survey results are released. Learn from industry leaders, and discover the key trends shaping the future of the industry.
This unique bull market is still young relative to history and, for now, supported by relatively healthy breadth and broadening participation.
Toyota Motor Corp.’s research unit and Hyundai Motor Co.’s Boston Dynamics are joining forces to speed up development of humanoid robots with artificial intelligence.
Fitch Ratings predicts an even gloomier financial outlook for US colleges and universities, with smaller private schools being hit the hardest.
Machine learning is ubiquitous in financial markets, and we tend to associate it with the sexy parts of hedge fund investing: what to buy, what to sell and how to pick a bottom or a top.
Biden administration officials have discussed capping sales of advanced AI chips from Nvidia Corp. and other American companies on a country-specific basis, people familiar with the matter said.
A rally in Bitcoin paused as traders evaluated whether an improving regulatory outlook in the US and rising exchange-traded fund inflows will be sufficient to spur further gains.
Even if he does oversee a soft landing for the US economy, Fed Chair Jerome Powell will not deserve a place in the annals of history as the greatest central banker of all time.
There are only a couple of workable options. You can’t tell someone like this she isn’t listening or that you feel shut down when you speak with her. That will only lead to defensiveness.
This article will explore how to increase your AUM by capturing assets in trusts and DAFs, explain the difference between directed and traditional trustees, and discuss why designating a directed trustee and an advisor-friendly DAF is in the client’s best interest.
This past week saw a notable surge in the stock market, pushing it to all-time highs, despite mixed economic data. Inflation figures, jobless claims, and sentiment reports have been uneven, but markets remain resilient, with the VIX hovering around 20—a sign that fear persists among investors.
Since hitting the October 12, 2022, low, the S&P 500 has climbed 65.9%! By historical standards, there is still plenty of room for the current bull market to run
As the Fed begins cutting rates, October’s surprisingly strong US employment report only adds to the data pointing to a soft landing, despite lingering concerns of a downturn. We expect the economic expansion to continue, which has important implications for multi-asset strategies.
When we look at the Q3 earnings season, the Magnificent Seven have been driving much of the S&P 500’s growth since 2022. As these companies get larger and more mature, maintaining huge growth rates will become more difficult, especially considering the valuations they’re trading at.
On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, Investment Strategist BeiChen Lin assessed what the latest U.S. economic data suggests about the health of the nation’s economy. He also discussed the pullback in Chinese equities and the rise in volatility expectations for the U.S. stock market.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently released its second-quarter GDP report for 2024, showcasing a 2.96% growth rate. This number has sparked discussions among investors and analysts, particularly those predicting an imminent recession.
The election could alter the thriving relations between the U.S. and Europe.
VettaFi discusses oil’s recent price moves and energy stocks as a geopolitical hedge.
Cash strategies may seem safe, but inflation can bite into returns. Instead, investors can try to outperform inflation with equities.
Digital assets offer investors an ever-expanding range of attractive investment solutions, including crypto-equities, early-stage startups, spot ETFs, and more. With the rapid proliferation of products in the space, developing a strategic approach to investing is crucial.
Join Sal Gilbertie, and Jake Hanley from Teucrium to learn how to put the Golden Grain Cycle to work for you.
By adopting best-in-class technologies, wealth management firms can position themselves as leaders in a competitive market, attracting more right-fit clients, and achieving sustainable growth.
With over 20 years of experience in web design and development, I’ve seen firsthand how the right website can transform a financial advisor’s business.
Choosing to make your coffee or your lunch at home instead of hitting the café every day is not just about saving a few dollars—it’s about setting yourself up for long-term financial success.
By bringing wealth advisors and attorneys together with medical professionals, clients can receive more comprehensive care. Family offices and their clients can mitigate risks through a “triangle of support” formed by financial, legal, and medical advisors.
Hoya Capital’s David Auerbach delves into the recent performance drivers of REIT ETFs and outlines key considerations for investing in the sector. VettaFi’s Zeno Mercer highlights Tesla’s recent “We, Robot” event and offers perspective on the price of bitcoin moving forward.
