Investing & Economy

The Chicago Board of Trade revolutionized investing in 1993 with the introduction of its Volatility Index® (VIX® Index). It was the first benchmark index to measure the

Robo-advisors, investment apps, and low-cost investment funds are drawing wide attention as consumers face new challenges to the traditional model of consulting 

All over the world, consumers rely on life insurance to protect their families and provide financial security. As we highlight the importance of life insurance as we wrap up Life Insurance

The debate over actively managed funds versus passive investments has raged for years, but recent market fluctuations have added a new twist

Holistic financial planning helps families. At least half of Americans do not have a written financial plan. However, those who do have a plan say documenting their goals and strategies

Investors are increasingly concerned about continued market volatility in the early 2020s. A recent Natixis survey of institutional investors found a majority of those polled were

American workers used to putting in long hours and overtime often experience a jarring transition to retirement. After all, the average worker racks up about 1,800 labor-hours per year

In the relationship between financial advisors and their clients, just about every major aspect of the client’s life should be discussed to help them plan for a sound financial future.

Investors seek companies to match their values. Historically, most people focus primarily on the bottom line when it comes to evaluating and making investments in the stock market.

It’s been widely reported by national financial news sources that business magnate and iconic investor Warren Buffett recommends that retirees have as much as 90 percent of their savings

The proliferation of new investing technologies – the so-called “robo-advisors” – continues to attract venture capital funding and investors hoping to set and forget their finances.

Just when we thought we had handled the DOL mandated changes to our IRA fee payment arrangements, a new tax code comes along and changes everything... literally.