U.S. Economy

• The U.S. economy is estimated to have grown at a slower annualized pace during the third quarter than during the second WSJ
• Growth in consumer spending reaches 8 month low Reuters
• Consumer sentiment increased slightly in October, but fell below estimates CNBC
• Business spending fell 0.3% in September CNBC
• U.S. cities with the lowest unemployment rates WSJ

Around the World

• Implications of China abolishing the 1-child policy Washington Post
• Japan’s central bank opts not to increase level of quantitative easing despite deflation Economist
• British economy slows by 0.2% in the third quarter WSJ

Personal Finance

• Five steps for paying student loans Reuters
• The importance of diversifying your 401K CNBC
• Planning for health care costs in retirement CNBC
• Reviewing and changing your Medicare plan during open enrollment USA Today