Conference Board

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  Philanthropy by Big Companies Rose During Slow Recovery

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  June 7, 2013

  Noncash giving in particular has surged since 2007, according to a new report from the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy.

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  Despite Higher Taxes, Affluent Americans Will Continue to Spend

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  April 22, 2013

  A new study adds fuel to the fire over the impact of higher taxes on discretionary spending.

• U.S. Economy Shrinks 0.1% in Q4, First Time Since 2009

  By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer  |  January 30, 2013

  The Commerce Department said the economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.1% mainly because companies restocked at a slower rate and the government slashed defense spending.

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  Advisors Optimistic in Late 2012; Consumers Downbeat

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  December 27, 2012

  The two groups had opposing views in November, but the latest poll shows a divergence in the expected timeline of economic improvement

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  Future of DC Plans Hitched to Economy, Education: Outlook 2013

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  December 21, 2012

  By now, the move out of DB plans into DC plans has been well-established, although the success of the plans wavers with the strength of the economy. There are also two kinds of 401(k) investors.

• Consumers Get Upbeat

  By Ron DeLegge, ETFguide.com  |  December 20, 2012

  How important are consumers to the economy?

• Advisors Grow Pessimistic, as Consumer Confidence Hits 4-Year High

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  November 27, 2012

  RIAs are not as upbeat as most consumers when it comes to the economy and markets, according to the latest polls.

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  Retirees, Pre-Retirees Slowly Regaining Confidence: SOA

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  October 18, 2012

  In 2011, prior to the U.S. debt downgrade and the most recent bout of market volatility, retirees and pre-retirees were less concerned with their finances than they were in 2009, the Society of Actuaries found.

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  Consumer Confidence Rises in September, Advisor Confidence Falls

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  September 26, 2012

  Conflicting sentiments over the relative strength of the economy has pundits scratching their heads.

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  Investor, Consumer Confidence Hit Lows in August

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  August 29, 2012

  Still, both groups remain more upbeat about their financial situation and the markets, Spectrem and the Conference Board found.