Travis Strain, CFP

Newsflash in the economy and trade arena: The termination of USMCA might not hit Canada as hard as expected. While free trade with the U.S. is a plus, the perceived fallout might not be as seismic as initially feared.

The end of USMCA would have a surprisingly small impact on the Canadian economy Free trade with the U.S. has benefited Canada, but the scale of the benefit – and the size of the loss in the event of its disappearance – is limited.

Financial wellness starts with smart planning. When dealing with mortgages, remember that fluctuating rates impact refinancing options in complex ways. Staying informed helps navigate these challenges for a healthier financial future.

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Clocks are ticking on mortgage refinancings Rates affect refinance applications in multiple ways, and they don't all point in the same direction.

Switching gears from rare Corvettes to automotive underdogs! Once labeled "junk," classics like Honda Civics and Ford Tauruses are making a pit stop on collector car wishlists. Looks like the everyday ride is revving up as the new showpiece.

From ‘Piece of Junk’ to Prize Showpiece: The Rise of the Everyday Classic Car Collectors are ditching the rare Corvettes and picking up Honda Civics and Ford Tauruses as classics.

Investment advice: an art of doing nothing while thinking you're doing everything. Check your portfolio less often; embrace the chaos of investor psychology. Trust the asset allocation professionals to handle the excitement.

Here’s How Often Bloomberg Money Readers Are Checking Their Investments “Go for it, as long as you don’t do anything.”

In a convenience-driven world, our words are decreasing, impacting connection and mental wellness. Embracing mindfulness and nurturing conversations can ground us, fostering better mental health as we navigate this fast-paced life.

We're 'me-maxxing' so much, we're saying 30% fewer words a day than we did 20 years ago The convenience economy may be saving time—but it could also be quietly costing us something else: everyday conversation.

Embracing challenges can boost mental wellness. Tackling difficult tasks is scientifically proven to enhance mindfulness and mental health. Step into difficulty and discover unexpected benefits.

5 Surprising Benefits Of Doing Hard Things, According To Science We tend to avoid difficulty even when the results will be better, but challenge has benefits. Discover benefits of challenge and ways to increase desirable difficulty.

Investing isn't about dreading market dips; it's about navigating them. Markets, AI, and stocks are constantly evolving. Embrace change rather than fear it and consider how AI might shape new possibilities in the stock market's journey.

Investors got what they feared, and the stock market was just fine Investors spend a lot more time anticipating the death of a bull market than they do imagining how it might evolve.

Financial planning for aging and retirement requires adapting to disruptions from inflation and tech shifts. Rethink what it means to feel secure as traditional expectations evolve. Stay flexible for a smoother transition into retirement.

The Retirement We Planned Is Not the Retirement We’re Living Retirees face nonstop disruption — from inflation to technology shifts — reshaping expectations, recovery time and what it means to feel secure in retirement.

Ever wish your car could just tell you what's wrong? Enter AI. It deciphers symptoms like an automotive Sherlock but remember, some bots couldn't find an oil leak even if it had a map. Tech is great, but maybe keep that skeptical mechanic on speed dial!

The Pros and Cons of Using AI to Diagnose Your Car Problems Feeding your vehicle’s symptoms or a mechanic’s quote to a bot can give deeper insights, but the automotive pros urge caution.

Kevin Warsh is shaking things up at the Fed as he pushes for a lively debate on how it operates. This could reshape the economy, influence politics, and affect how professionals approach financial stability.

Kevin Warsh Wanted a ‘Good Family Fight’ at the Fed. He’s Getting One. The new chairman initiated a debate over how the central bank works, and it could test his tight-lipped approach on the economy.