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10/09/2026

You can start Social Security benefits as soon as you reach 62. Know the rules before deciding.

Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.

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

What does it actually cost to raise a child? You might be surprised.

The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.

10/05/2026

Saving early could prove very helpful down the road. Share this piece with your family and consider your choices.

This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

10/02/2026

Not all inflation numbers measure the same thing. From CPI to PCE, each index tracks different spending patterns—and none of them may reflect yours.

Different inflation indexes may tell different stories. Here's what that could mean for you.

09/30/2026

The question everyone has: Will Social Security be around for you? Read this.

Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.

09/28/2026

Medicare and Medicaid are two terms that seem interchangeable, but aren’t. Learn more here:

09/25/2026

Your investment strategies and personal beliefs don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Learn more about impact investing here:

Learn how to build a socially conscious investment portfolio and invest in your beliefs.

09/23/2026

How long does it take your money to double? The answer might surprise you. Enter a rate of return and see the Rule of 72 in action.

Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.

09/21/2026

Here are 5 facts about Social Security you absolutely need to know.

Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.