Gail O'Neill, Independent Financial Advisor

The savings rate is the government’s estimate of how much U.S. households are saving.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate What can be learned from the savings rate?

The beans brewed for your morning coffee may have changed hands many times.

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

Many people consider paying off their mortgage in retirement an easy choice. But have you considered some of these often overlooked points?

Mortgages in Retirement Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.

Stocks surged in April, delivering their strongest monthly gains in five years as solid economic data, easing geopolitical tensions, and upbeat first-quarter earnings lifted investor sentiment. The Nasdaq climbed 15.29%, the S&P 500 rose 10.42%, and the Dow gained 7.14%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 3.65%. With no Fed meeting in May, attention turns to remarks from Fed officials and how evolving economic data may shape expectations moving forward. From \$34.1 billion in U.S. spending to the popularity of Mother’s Day dining and gifts, this month’s By the Numbers highlights how families celebrate the occasion.

Monthly Market Insights | May 2026 Monthly Market Insights | May 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks surged in April, notching their best month in five years as investors cheered upbeat economic news, efforts to lower tensions in the Middle East, and first-quarter results. The Nasdaq Composite rose an eye-catching 15.29 percent, wh...

The choice of business structure is not a final decision. You may amend your business structure to your changing needs.

Choosing a Business Structure Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”

Buying a home may be your largest financial commitment. Which loan is best for your situation?

Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick? When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.

How much of your estate will Uncle Sam inherit? Estimate your potential estate tax liability.

What's My Potential Estate Tax? This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.

Check out this video on taxes.

The Facts About Income Tax Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

U.S. stocks slipped in Q1 as AI disruption fears and Middle East tensions rattled investors. The S&P 500 fell 4.63%, the Nasdaq dropped 7.11%, and the Dow lost 3.58% — though six of eleven S&P 500 sectors still finished in the green, led by Energy's standout 37.91% gain. As the weather warms up and spring gets us outside, it turns out Americans are right there with you — over 181 million U.S. residents participated in outdoor recreation in 2024. Check out this month's by-the-numbers for more on the outdoor recreation economy.

Monthly Market Insights | March 2026 Monthly Market Insights | March 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets U.S. stocks struggled in February amid fears that artificial intelligence would disrupt a wide swath of industries, unsettling investors. Late in the month, geopolitical concerns weighed on the market amid tensions in the Middle East. Th...

Have you ever had to deal with a "white elephant" inheritance? Learn how to avoid holding on to a burden in our latest article.

White Elephant Inheritance This article deals with how one might deal with a burdensome inheritance.

Committed to increasing your financial literacy? Don't be afraid to ask questions.

The Financial Literacy Crisis Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.