A Safer Retirement®
Learn about the latest economic news, discover the potential impact on you and your financial plan, and explore insights you can use to help meet your goals.
December 2024
The Solution to the US Energy Problem
What if I told you the next energy revolution isn't in the sky, but under your feet? Deep underground, beneath [...]
Rise of Renting: How Tax Policy and Affordability Are Shaping Housing Trends
65.6% of Americans own their homes, roughly the percentage that it has been for the last 50 years, down slightly [...]
America’s Productivity
Productivity growth is nothing short of the bedrock of progress—in the long run, creating more with the same amount [...]
November 2024
Trump’s Tariff Revenue for the US
While many predict “surging inflation” resulting from President Trump’s plans for tariffs and increased deficit spending, a historical review for perspective is [...]
US Stocks Extend Lead Over Global Markets: What’s Driving the Outperformance?
Dr Copper is selling off amid a surging US dollar and concerns over Chinese demand. US households are very exposed [...]
S&P 500 Peaks and Presidential Elections: Analyzing the Cyclical Patterns
November tends to be a favorable month for stocks, including during election years. This chart below shows the percentage of [...]