The Retirement Planner / LR Financial

10/09/2026

Thinking about a prepaid debit card? Consider the pros and cons.

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

The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’re here to help you prepare.

This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

10/05/2026

Could you find acres of diamonds in your own backyard? Watch this video.

10/02/2026

Do you know the risk factors that can lead to cognitive decline?

Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

09/30/2026

Looking for a quick read? Explore the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio thanks to this concise article.

Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.

09/28/2026

The truth is a little more complicated with these personal finance idioms.

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

09/25/2026

In 2024, the average work bonus was roughly 2.8 percent of the worker’s annual salary, across all industries. What would you do with yours?

09/23/2026

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.

09/21/2026

Extended-care insurance is one of the most complex types of insurance you may consider. Learn more.

Here’s a list of 8 questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs and benefits of extended-care insurance.