Woods and Waters Financial Group

05/29/2026

Financial stress is common, affecting sleep, relationships, and overall well-being, but mindfulness and meditation offer a path to approaching money decisions with greater calm, clarity, and control.

05/22/2026

Social Security: Retirement's main source of income or monthly bonus? You decide.

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

05/15/2026

Ever heard of a Roth 401(k)? Would one be right for you?

Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.

05/08/2026

What do Americans spend more on? 1) taxes or 2) food, clothing, and shelter? Answer = 1.

Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.

05/08/2026

Stocks surged in April, delivering their strongest monthly gains in five years as solid economic data, easing geopolitical tensions, and upbeat first-quarter earnings lifted investor sentiment. The Nasdaq climbed 15.29%, the S&P 500 rose 10.42%, and the Dow gained 7.14%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 3.65%. With no Fed meeting in May, attention turns to remarks from Fed officials and how evolving economic data may shape expectations moving forward. From \$34.1 billion in U.S. spending to the popularity of Mother’s Day dining and gifts, this month’s By the Numbers highlights how families celebrate the occasion.

Stocks surged in April, notching their best month in five years as investors cheered upbeat economic news, efforts to lower tensions in the Middle East, and first-quarter results.

05/01/2026

Turning to coaches for advice is a smart thing to do. We'd like to be one of those coaches.

Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.

04/24/2026

Bi-weekly mortgage payment can potentially accelerate your mortgage payoff. Sound interesting?

This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.

04/17/2026

The Consumer Price Index has shown low inflation since '09. Are your prices rising faster?

This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.

04/10/2026

Here’s a look at what goes into creating a \$20 bill and what determines when a bill’s lifespan ends.

How long does a $20 bill last?

04/07/2026

U.S. stocks slipped in Q1 as AI disruption fears and Middle East tensions rattled investors. The S&P 500 fell 4.63%, the Nasdaq dropped 7.11%, and the Dow lost 3.58% — though six of eleven S&P 500 sectors still finished in the green, led by Energy's standout 37.91% gain. As the weather warms up and spring gets us outside, it turns out Americans are right there with you — over 181 million U.S. residents participated in outdoor recreation in 2024. Check out this month's by-the-numbers for more on the outdoor recreation economy.

U.S. stocks struggled in February amid fears that artificial intelligence would disrupt a wide swath of industries, unsettling investors. Late in the month, geopolitical concerns weighed on the market amid tensions in the Middle East.