Consumer confidence recovering as economic growth softens
Consumer confidence is beginning to recover after a slump over the past few months, while economists forecast a softening of U.S. economic growth in 2026.
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Consumer confidence is beginning to recover after a slump over the past few months, while economists forecast a softening of U.S. economic growth in 2026.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is big news for estate planners, an estate planning attorney said during a recent webinar.
Year-end checkups serve as a checkpoint in client’s progress toward their goals.
Transamerica announced the immediate availability of an Investment Only version of the Transamerica Guaranteed Investment Option, the company’s general account stable value account.
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InsuranceNewsNet asked some experts to weigh in on what the president’s 50-year mortgage proposal could mean for future homebuyers.
Thrivent today released the results of its 2025 Holiday Spending Survey, which shows Americans are approaching the holidays with caution—many say they’ll be scaling back spending to keep their finances in check.
Estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy. It’s a crucial part of financial wellness for everyone.
One of the ways agents use AI is to generate leads. By focusing on pre-qualified, high-intent prospects,, agents can grow their client base.
Back in the 1980s, Generation X was promised a tech-fueled future. The present reality is much different.
The Financial Planning Association announced that its four annual national conferences are being reengineered and rebranded to make them more impactful and relevant in what has become a crowded financial services conference landscape.
Americans with strong financial habits are significantly more likely to report better physical and mental health, according to the MassMutual Health & Wealth Habits Report.
The retirement planning ecosystem is undergoing significant shifts, from demographic changes and concerns of an aging population to economic instability.
Conversations are the backbone of what financial professionals do with clients.
The Federal Reserve wrapped up a two-day meeting Wednesday with a second consecutive quarter percentage point, or 25 basis points.
A new study by Prudential Financial shows that mass affluent people around the world are confident about their retirement preparedness, but there is work to be done to help them protect their nest eggs and secure dependable income that lasts a lifetime.
Millennials are facing an unprecedented financial squeeze: a staggering 58% feel like they have to choose between homeownership and retirement security, according to a new Advisor Authority study, powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social Security Administration said today.
Equitable released a new study, “The Advantage of Advice: How Small Business Owners Navigate Growth, Retirement and Workplace Strategies.”
The Financial Planning Association announced the appointment of Dennis J. Moore, MBA, CFP, as its new chief executive officer.