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Productivity boom, anyone? It’s one way to land
Predictions for soft landings and hard landings were off for 2024. Time to consider a delayed landing in 2025.
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Joe Davis: AI as a general-purpose technology
In a 2-minute video, our chief economist considers the chance that artificial intelligence will transform lives.
Higher rates to stay, though policy divergence won't
Our experts discuss the ramifications of central banks diverging in their monetary policy this year.
Finding alpha: Q&A with EM debt manager Daniel Shaykevich
A leader in Vanguard Fixed Income Group discusses opportunities in an expanding emerging markets debt arena.
Research spotlight
Portfolio considerations
It’s elementary: Using 529s to pay for K–12 education
This paper explores how investors can build additional wealth through tax savings by using a 529 plan for K–12 tuition.
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How America Saves 2024
In its 23rd edition, How America Saves provides an in-depth examination of the retirement plan data of nearly 5 million defined contribution plan participants across our recordkeeping business.
Megatrends—AI, demographics, and the U.S. economy: Quantifying the coming tug-of-war
Vanguard researchers introduce a proprietary model for quantifying the likely economic effects of megatrends
From theory to practice: Guaranteed income and hybrid annuity target-date funds
A look at hybrid annuity target-date funds as a potential solution for participants saving for retirement.
