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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.

10/08/2026

When was the last time you paid yourself first?

It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

10/05/2026

Insurance is designed to protect you from financial loss, but filing a claim may cost you more in the long run.

10/03/2026

Use your car for business? Make sure you're on the same page as your insurance carrier.

At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?

10/01/2026

When are you taking your Social Security benefits? Considering the timing can help maximize your benefit.

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

09/28/2026

Looking for the latest tax bracket changes? Use this handy reference guide to save time.

Check out this handy reference of updated ranges from the IRS in case your designated bracket has changed.

09/26/2026

Many have heard they should avoid probate; do you understand what probate is and how it works?

Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.

09/24/2026

Ever wonder about those free credit scores you get once a year?

What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?

09/21/2026

With great wealth comes even greater questions. Learn more in our article.

Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.

09/19/2026

What’s the difference between a General Obligation bond and a Revenue bond?

Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.