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10/16/2026

Just entering retirement? Here's what you need to know.

Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.

10/14/2026

The stock market has a long and storied history, from the Dutch East India Company to Wall St.

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

10/14/2026

Read the latest issue of Retire Wise here:

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and for retirees and near-retirees, that awareness matters more than most people realize. Scammers increasingly…

10/12/2026

Inflation is back in the spotlight as the Fed prepares for its next meeting. This week's CPI and PPI reports are expected to tell two different stories: higher headline inflation driven by rising energy prices, but potentially softer core inflation beneath the surface.
Join CIO Gene Goldman on this week's episode of as he breaks down what the latest inflation data could mean for Fed policy, interest rates, and the path forward for markets.

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10/12/2026

Learn the ins and outs of 529 plans before you or your student heads to college.

10/09/2026

Tax diversification means spreading your retirement savings across accounts with different tax treatments—like taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free. Discover how this strategy can help balance your withdrawals and potentially reduce your tax burden.

Ready to live your ideal retirement? Learn tax-efficient withdrawal strategies to help make your savings work harder for you.

10/09/2026

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

You’re the conductor of your 401k, IRA and taxable savings.

Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.

10/05/2026

Yields have surged to multi-decade highs, raising questions about inflation, interest rates, and what's next for investors. Join CIO Gene Goldman on this week's episode of as he unpacks what's driving the move in bond yields, why higher rates aren't all bad news, and the key catalysts that could bring relief in the weeks ahead.

“Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

10/05/2026

Take the time to think about these three things when shopping for your next vehicle.

Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.