Smith & Associates

10/09/2026

A special needs trust can help care for a special needs child, even after you’re gone.

A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.

10/08/2026

Stocks finished the third quarter mixed. The S&P 500 gained 2.03%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.47%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 2.70%. Halloween is next on the calendar, with U.S. consumers expected to spend \$13.5 billion USD this year and 6.26 million Canadian children in their trick-or-treating years.

Stocks were mixed in the third quarter as economic, geopolitical, and corporate earnings news pushed the broad market higher while weighing on the Dow Industrials.

10/07/2026

You are unique. Your goals and needs should be the basis of any financial strategy you follow.

Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.

10/05/2026

How do you handle your estate if you have a blended family? Here are a few things you should consider. Read more.

This article will help your clients with blended families think and prepare their estate strategy.

10/02/2026

If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles, and online accounts?

If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?

09/30/2026

Bedtime Story: U.S. Federal Tax Code. How many pages have you read?

An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.

09/28/2026

Discover the YOLO Economy and why Millennials are prioritizing experiences over material things in this thought-provoking article.

The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.

09/25/2026

Are you or someone you know considering higher education? For many, understanding the Federal Student Grant Program may be essential for collegiate success.

09/23/2026

Extended care refers to services needed by those who have a chronic illness or disability.

Understanding the types of extended care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.

09/21/2026

When your dog bites someone, the liability may be covered by your homeowners policy, though there are exceptions.

Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?