Inflation

Stock-market volatility is up as traders worry companies will have to boost wages to hire more workers.

Here’s what managers at some of the largest firms have been discussing and say should be top of mind in the months ahead.

It could all add up to a Goldilocks moment, where growth is fast and sustained while inflation ticks up gently, he wrote to shareholders in his annual letter.

There are lots of reasons to fret about debt — and more reasons not to, writes Matthew A. Winkler.

A fever-pitch argument over whether prices and wages will rise after the giant pandemic relief packages has split financial advisors into two camps.

There has been increased demand for havens amid a resurgence in coronavirus cases, flaring political tensions and a weaker dollar.

As policymakers fear a deflation spiral reminiscent of the Great Depression, contrarians wonder if ultra-loose monetary policies can inspire growth.

Younger clients who adopt an overly conservative investment approach are advised to consider diversified, low-cost equity products to boost returns.

Target-date funds can help risk-averse young clients ease into investing.

I would rather have my clients come back to me saying they had too much money in retirement than telling me they are running out.

The government needs to improve cost-of-living adjustments to ensure that retirees can cope with inflation, says an expert.

There are specific benchmarks to gauge your client's 401(k) plan — do they measure up?

These property tax deferral programs are available to older homeowners who want to postpone real estate taxes provided they remain living in their home.

As some investors flee emerging markets, others see deals. Here’s what advisors should know.

This group racked up strong returns over a 24-year span of above-median inflation.

The traditional approach of buying credit to balance equity risk may no longer be of any use.

The $55 billion of new cash last week from global investors was the most since 2013.

The move suggests officials expect a lift this year and next from a tax overhaul passed by Republicans in December.