GPS Financial Planning

Thinking about a prepaid debit card? Consider the pros and cons.

Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

Markets pushed higher in August as AI-driven optimism helped investors look past softer economic data. The S&P 500 gained 2.62% and the S&P/TSX Composite rose 2.96%, even as softening retail sales kept consumer spending in focus. Back-to-school season adds another data point to that story, with spending expected to reach \$146.8 billion in the U.S. and \$4.5 billion in Canada this year.

Monthly Market Insights | September 2026 The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 2.62 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 3.93 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, adding 1.34 percent. The S&P/TSX rose 2.96 percent.1,2

When it comes to making a difference, which is better? Investing for impact or starting your own philanthropy?

Impact Investing or Philanthropy This fun piece can help your clients explore the benefits of impact investing versus founding a philanthropy.

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Scams are evolving but so can your defenses. From phone calls to social media, scammers are using old tricks in new ways. The good news? Most are preventable. Check out our quick infographic to stay one step ahead!

Glossary of Scam Terms A helpful glossary of current scams.

Fallen trees damage property and strain neighborly relations. Who pays when your tree falls?

Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays? Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.

C&R Research reports that the average American spends \$219 on subscriptions. Many find themselves with an unclear idea how much they are spending on their services, in many cases underestimating the amounts by upwards of \$100 per month.

Monthly Memberships A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.

Learn the ins and outs of 529 plans before you or your student heads to college.

What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions? This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.

Making objective choices can be tough when investing, but many savvy investors know how to keep their decisions emotion-free.

What Smart Investors Know Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.