Artin Bandari Financial Advisor

Wall Street has a lot of cliches. How many do you know?

16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.

What actually happens when the U.S. government shuts down?

The Big Pause This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

Recovery. Recession. Gross Domestic Product. Learn the language of economic cycles.

The Business Cycle Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.

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.

Quarterly Market Insights | April 2026 Quarterly Market Insights | April 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks fell in the first quarter amid concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) could disrupt certain industries and geopolitical issues that unsettled investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 3.58 percent while the Standard &...

M0 is the total of all physical currency worldwide. What’s it look like?

How Big is Money? Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

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?

When was the last time you paid yourself first?

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

Never get stuck with the check again after watching this.

How Cash Apps Work Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.

Chris Rock once remarked, “You don’t pay taxes – they take taxes.” That applies not only to income, but also to capital gains.

A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.

Do you know how to avoid internet fraud? Janet does. Learn how to keep yourself safe from data thieves of all kinds.

Data Thieves from Outer Space Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.

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.