Cumberland Financial Group

09/04/2026

Markets pushed higher in August as AI-driven optimism helped investors look past softer economic data. The S&P 500 gained 2.62% and the S&P/TSX Composite rose 2.96%, even as softening retail sales kept consumer spending in focus. Back-to-school season adds another data point to that story, with spending expected to reach \$146.8 billion in the U.S. and \$4.5 billion in Canada this year.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 2.62 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 3.93 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, adding 1.34 percent. The S&P/TSX rose 2.96 percent.1,2

09/02/2026

Renter? Think you’re covered by the owner’s insurance? Do a double check.

Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.

08/26/2026

Extra payments on student loans can save you more than you might expect. See how accelerating your payoff affects your timeline and total interest paid.

See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.

08/19/2026

How much should you have in an emergency fund? Use this calculator to figure out your target based on your monthly costs and personal comfort level.

Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

08/12/2026

Wondering how much to set aside for college? Use this calculator to get a clearer picture of what you may need to save and when to start.

08/07/2026

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?

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

08/05/2026

Tax time can be a good time to give your household budget a checkup.

Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.

07/29/2026

What do you know about net unrealized appreciation (NUA) and how it can affect your tax responsibility? When selling company stocks in your retirement account, it could prove essential.

Net Unrealized Appreciation and how it affects tax responsibilities.

07/22/2026

Explore how inflation has affected purchasing power over the decades with this historical tool.

See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

07/15/2026

Never get stuck with the check again after watching this.

Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.