Retirement readiness starts here—our latest research and insights
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Expert insight
Data show labor market strength despite slower hiring
Hiring has slowed, but low layoff rates and solid income growth point to a labor market that remains strong.
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Tax-saving strategies for savvy investors
Maximize after-tax returns with practical strategies and diversification insights from Vanguard’s Joel Dickson.
Retirement reimagined: Elevating financial well-being
Vanguard’s Lauren Valente describes how retirement plans are evolving to support holistic financial well-being.
Vanguard Retirement Outlook shows positive momentum nationally
Vanguard released its Vanguard Retirement Outlook, reporting that 42% of Americans are currently on track to achieving retirement security.
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Markets and economics
Looking beyond the Fed rate cut
Explore global economic outlooks and market trends shaped by inflation, policy shifts, and rate expectations.
Inflation from tariffs likely gradual
Tariff costs are likely to contribute to a gradual rise in inflation, but not the tariff cliff so many feared.
Fading small-cap premium and softer U.S. labor market
Our monthly outlook discusses what happened to the small-cap premium and a measured softening in the U.S. economy.
U.S. economy: Labor market takes on renewed focus at the Fed
The subdued job creation observed in recent labor market reports has shifted monetary policy sentiment.
Research spotlight
Retirement
The Vanguard Retirement Outlook: Strong national progress, opportunities ahead
Vanguard Retirement Outlook: DC plans improve outcomes, suggest brighter future ahead for younger generations.
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Charitable trusts: Balancing tax efficiency and philanthropy
Charitable trusts combine tax efficiency with philanthropy for strategic giving.
Principles for behavioral design: Nudging for better investor outcomes
Vanguard helps investors make smarter financial choices using behavioral science and digital design.
Charitable gifting basics: Getting the most from your giving
How to maximize the impact of charitable giving through thoughtful timing, structure, and tax efficiency.
