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Markets navigated mixed signals in July. Inflation eased, tech faced pressure, and energy surged. Meanwhile, Americans are planning record travel spending in 2026: \$1.37 trillion. What's shaping your household budget this summer?

Monthly Market Insights | August 2026 Stocks were mixed in July as investors navigated a cross-current of news on the outlook for AI spending and Q2 corporate reports.

"Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you've got to start young,” observed Teddy Roosevelt.

Preparing for the Expected You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.

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The profit you make from the sale of your home may be tax exempt. Restrictions and limits apply. Here's why.

Tax Rules When Selling Your Home The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.

Before retiring early, take a look at the cold, hard facts.

How to Retire Early Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs. Here are some things to look out for.

Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs.

When your dog bites someone, the liability may be covered by your homeowners policy, though there are exceptions.

Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What? Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?

This investment account question is vital and should be answered as early as possible. Explore the reasons in this piece.

Who Is Your Trusted Contact? This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

Whether you have life insurance through work, are retired, or raising a family, it pays to know the truth about life insurance coverage.

Life Insurance Myths: Debunked Whether you have life insurance through your work or are retired it pays to know the truth about life insurance coverage.

Leasing a car? Consider gap insurance to protect against losses that may not be covered by your current policy.

Gap Insurance for Leased Cars If you’re thinking of leasing a new car, then you shouldn’t forget about gap insurance.