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How to talk about money with your kids Money can be a difficult conversation, especially if parents don’t feel totally comfortable with the topic themselves. But Jennifer Seitz, director of education at Greenlight, a family personal finance app, said that’s starting to change.

10 Numbers That Define 2026 So Far From record highs in markets and personal fortunes to war, inflation, and political strain, 2026 has been a year of extremes—here are 10 numbers that help explain where things stand now.

A millennial who achieved financial independence at age 30 says 'it's never been easier' to hit FIRE 'Financial Freedom' author Grant Sabatier says FIRE is easier to achieve in 2026 than ever before. He says the internet has made it easier to build income streams. Plus, FIRE has become easier to personalize. Still, inflation and housing costs have made FIRE harder for lower earners.

What will murder the bull market? The key to the eventual end of the bull market will be rate rises of a scale to challenge economy wide corporate profits and cash flows.

High-Earner Families Are Ditching Traditional Schools for Life Skills and AI People who can afford to send their grade-school kids anywhere are choosing new alternative education.

Trading Cards Are the New Lottery Tickets. ‘Brother, It’s Gambling!’ Mental health experts see similarities between opening a pack of trading cards and the rush that accompanies traditional gambling.

Stop Shaming Yourself Into Better Habits. Science Says This Emotion Works Better New research says joy, not shame, is what makes better habits stick. Here's the 5-step method two UBC psychologists use to build them.

Parents’ Phone Addiction Affects Bond with Kids, New Study Finds This new study adds to a growing body of research on the effects of what some call “technoference” — how using devices in the presence of others can undermine relationships.