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10/08/2026

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

Many have heard they should avoid probate; do you understand what probate is and how it works?

09/30/2026

Do you need umbrella insurance? Find out more.

Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.

09/23/2026

Find out whether you are insurable before implementing a strategy using life insurance.

Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.

09/16/2026

When dealing with a divorce, there are some secrets to dealing with the stress, especially when it comes to money.

09/09/2026

Social Security has been a fact of retirement life since 1935. Are you eligible for benefits?

There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.

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.