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10/16/2026

Your chance of an IRS audit may not be that high. It pays to know what may trigger one.

The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.

10/14/2026

What would happen to your finances if you couldn't work? This calculator shows how long your savings might last if a disability affected your income.

See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.

10/12/2026

Stocks ended last week higher after an up-and-down week where a kitchen sink of economic, geopolitical, and AI-related events competed for investors’ attention. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.15 percent, while the Nasdaq...

10/12/2026

In 2024, the average work bonus was roughly 2.8 percent of the worker’s annual salary, across all industries. What would you do with yours?

This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.

10/09/2026

Thinking of volunteering in retirement? Some considerations.

For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.

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

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.

10/05/2026

Stocks ended last week mixed as a tug-of-war between strong economic data, cooler job growth, and decades-high Treasury yields played out. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index edged down 0.27 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose...

10/05/2026

How long will it actually take to pay off that credit card? See the timeline and total interest costs—then decide if you want to speed things up.

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

10/02/2026

You are unique. Your goals and needs should be the basis of any financial strategy you follow.

Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.