The reality is that luck does matter, according to one top economist.
The case to raise interest rates is getting stronger as the U.S. economy approaches the central bank's goals, Federal Reserve Chair Yellen said.
The dollar also gained as traders digested mixed data in the world's largest economy amid bets interest rates will stay low.
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Federal Reserve officials need to consider the costs of keeping interest rates low, even as the U.S. economy is pressured by diminished worker productivity, according to Allianz's chief economic adviser.
The prevalence of student loans, a gig economy and transitory lifestyles makes it difficult for millennials to own up to what they owe and pay back the IRS.
Morningstar reports 529 assets increased 4.3% overall last year, but the direct-sold variety gained market share, to 53.3%.
Social-media data capture opinions that are often a precursor to consumer behavior
But GDP forecasts say, "Not so fast."
