Women and Investing

Women compromise more than half of the U.S. population, but no two women are the same when it comes to managing their money. When we

Effects of Inflation

Are you saving for retirement? For your children’s education? For any other long-term goal? If so, you’ll want to know how inflation can impact your…

Investment Risks

Taken by itself, the word "risk" sounds negative. But broken down into what it really stands for in terms of investing, it begins to be…

Estate Planning

By taking steps in advance, you have a greater say in how these questions are answered. And isn’t that how it should be? Wills and…

Living Trusts

Living trusts enable you to control the distribution of your estate, and certain trusts may enable you to reduce or avoid many of the taxes…

Asset Allocation

Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” This…

Tax Deferral

“Tax deferral” is a method of postponing the payment of income tax on currently earned investment income until the investor withdraws funds from the account…

Tax Strategies for Retirement Plans

If you receive a distribution from a qualified retirement plan such as a 401(k), you need to consider whether to pay taxes now or to…

Stock Market News

Our market analysts keep you updated on the latest market trends including stock market data, news, market activity, and economic reports in the daily stock...

Bond Market Commentary

Updates on bond market data, news, and activity each day...

Market Commentary

Weekly commentary providing analysis with an outlook for the equity market...

Looking Ahead

Looking for a fast way to stay up to date? How the markets performed over the last week and what may happen next week all...

Maximizing Your Insurance Benefits

Understanding the threat of estate taxes on your life insurance proceeds is the first step in protecting these funds from unnecessary taxation. The next steps…

Why Purchase Life Insurance

We’ve all heard about the importance of having life insurance, but is it really necessary? Usually, the answer is “yes,” but it depends on your…

Investment Strategy

Weekly market insights and possible impacts on investors from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute Global Investment Strategy team...

Global Perspectives

A weekly analysis of timely economic strategy issues from Wells Fargo Investment Institute...

Chart of the Week

Weekly chart using economic data to address timely market topics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute Global Investment Strategy team...

State of the Markets

A look at what’s happening now and what may be ahead from Darrell Cronk, President of Wells Fargo Investment Institute...

Portfolio Perspectives

Explore the intersection between timely topics and potential effects to your investments in Portfolio Perspectives reports...

CARES Act

Recently enacted legislation provides relief for families and businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The high level summary below highlights some of the provisions that...

Bringing Financial Relief to a Global Crisis

The fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic is being felt around the world.  Wells Fargo is working hard to support its customers, employees, and communities...

Special Market Volatility Investor Call

Attend Wells Fargo Investment Institute’s Special Market Volatility Update.  Wells Fargo Investment Institute strategists will host a special conference call to provide an update on...

Six Strategies for Weathering Market Volatility

Whenever there’s market volatility, investors naturally become concerned about what they should do to help protect their portfolios. Although there are some strategies that are…

Sustainable Investing

Sustainable investing is gaining popularity as investors increasingly seek to align their investments with their personal values.  One way to accomplish this goal is to…

Your Investments: What Happens Next?

The anticipated reopenings of the U.S. and world economies may signal the next steps in recovery—which could provide opportunities for investors…

Wells Fargo About Money Podcast

Listen to Wells Fargo About Money featuring Michael Liersch. In season one, hear about the tough conversations that people may need to have about money.

College Financial Aid

What Gifting Strategies Are Available to Me?

There are a number of different gifting strategies available for planned giving. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.

Could My Family Benefit from a Family Limited Partnership?

Effective estate planning should address wealth transfer from a practical and cost-effective approach. One estate planning strategy that families with closely held businesses should consider is the family limited partnership.