Ira Zito, Financial Planner

How confident are you in the strength of your passwords? These days, one’s passwords are almost as important as the keys to your house. Check out these handy, current tips on crafting a secure password.

The Three Keys to a Great Password Have fun and learn how to craft the perfect password with the help of this highly engaging infographic.

This piece guides readers through placing financial pillars in place, sustaining financial well-being or creating wealth.

Building a Solid Financial Foundation Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.

Markets posted solid second-quarter gains as investors responded to upbeat economic reports, continued diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers. The S&P 500 rose 14.87%, the Nasdaq gained 21.41%, and the Dow picked up 12.90%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 6.37%. Looking ahead, markets may continue to react to Middle East updates, oil prices, inflation trends, and the pace of global commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. From U.S. home price growth to Canadian housing forecasts, this quarter’s by-the-numbers highlights the data behind one of North America’s most closely watched markets.

Quarterly Market Insights | July 2026 Stocks saw solid gains in the second quarter, riding a wave of enthusiasm over upbeat economic reports, ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers.

Are you ready for school—again?

Estimating the Cost of College This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.

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 sooner you begin investing, the longer your money can work for you.

The Cost of Procrastination Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

Are you ready to solve a credit report crime with John Q. Gumshoe? Grab your magnifying glass and click here to learn more.

How to Read Your Credit Report Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.

Protect yourself from identity theft.

To Catch a Thief Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.

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?

There are billions in unclaimed dollars in the US. Is some of that yours?

Surprise! You’ve Got Money! Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.