09/08/2026
Treasury Bonds Yielding More Than 5% May be Tempting—Here’s Why Experts Are Wary
Long-term bonds are paying more than they have in two decades, but analysts and wealth advisers caution against loading up on them amid lingering risks.
09/07/2026
My Kids Don’t Want the Family Silver. Should I Melt It Down?
What do you do when inherited silver is worth more as cash than as keepsake? Wall Street Journal writer Robbie Shell debates whether to sell her inherited family sterling silver to a dealer to be melted down for cash.
09/06/2026
Global bond sell-off puts governments on notice over their runaway spending
The backdrop to this week’s sell-off remains the massive imbalances in merchandise trade between China and the developed world.
09/05/2026
Sequence of Returns Risk: Why Timing Can Matter as Much as Returns
"Sequence of Returns Risk" is a critical threat to retirement plans; it occurs when market downturns coincide with withdrawals, forcing retirees to sell assets at a loss.
09/04/2026
The quality you should most wish for your children
If there’s one trait worth hoping children develop, economists say it may be a strong sense of agency—the belief that actions can shape outcomes.
09/03/2026
Understanding Treasury Securities: Bills, Bonds, and Notes
Treasury securities are backed by the U.S. government's full faith and credit. They include Treasury bills, Treasury bonds, and Treasury notes.
09/02/2026
Bank of Canada expected to hold rates steady as trade war escalates
Odds of an interest-rate hike or cut were already low heading into the fall.
09/01/2026
Interprovincial trade barriers falling but challenges remain: experts
Efforts to boost interprovincial trade have ramped up recently, including at a meeting this week of federal, provincial and territorial trade officials in Iqaluit.
08/31/2026
Why a Retirement Number Alone Won't Tell You If You're Ready to Retire
You may have a specific number in mind for when you'd like to retire, but that isn't all that you should consider.