Financial News

I’ve seen all sorts of estimates for the coming wealth transfer from baby boomers to the next generation. $16 trillion. $84 trillion. $124 trillion. Whatever the actual number is in the future, right now the baby boomer generation is worth more than $82 trillion. [Read more...

Knowledge at Wharton - As populations age and lifespans increase, retirement systems, health care, and financial planning must adapt, according to speakers at the 2025 Pension Research Council Symposium.[Read more...

  The Federal Reserve’s independence is paramount, especially when the economy faces new and untested challenging times, according to Peter Conti-Brown, Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics. “Right now, we’re seeing the Fed have to make some calls and decisions about some hard challenges,” [Read more...