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Ben Franklin used compound interest to make big contributions to his two favorite cities.

The Power of Compound Interest Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

These 6 things might make your next return a prime target for an IRS audit.

Red Flags for Tax Auditors Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.

Net worth is one of the most telling numbers in personal finance. Add up your assets and liabilities to see where you really stand today.

What Is My Net Worth? Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.

Ready to make the most of your six-figure income? Check out this comprehensive guide to help you unlock the strategies to secure your financial future and thrive at your new income level.

Financially Savvy at Six Figures Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.

Understanding credits and deductions is one of the critical building blocks to making the tax code work for you.

How to Make the Tax Code Work for You When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.

What did it take to become the richest man in Babylon?

The Richest Man in Babylon In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.

How long will it actually take to pay off that credit card? See the timeline and total interest costs—then decide if you want to speed things up.

Credit Card Payoff Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

Business owners should consider a succession plan sooner rather than later.

Succeeding at Business Succession There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.

The sooner you begin investing, the longer your money can work for you.

The Cost of Procrastination Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

Markets posted solid second-quarter gains as investors responded to upbeat economic reports, continued diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers. The S&P 500 rose 14.87%, the Nasdaq gained 21.41%, and the Dow picked up 12.90%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 6.37%. Looking ahead, markets may continue to react to Middle East updates, oil prices, inflation trends, and the pace of global commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. From U.S. home price growth to Canadian housing forecasts, this quarter’s by-the-numbers highlights the data behind one of North America’s most closely watched markets.

Quarterly Market Insights | July 2026 Stocks saw solid gains in the second quarter, riding a wave of enthusiasm over upbeat economic reports, ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers.