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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.

10/06/2026

Even a small bump in your 401(k) contribution could make a big difference over time. Run the numbers and see what's possible.

09/29/2026

You may not be able to stop floods from wreaking havoc, but insurance can manage some of the financial loss.

Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.

09/22/2026

Supplementing your Medicare insurance doesn’t have to be confusing. Depending on your situation, you have a variety of options to choose from. Read more here:

09/15/2026

As complex as the details of taxes can be, the income tax process is fairly straightforward.

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09/08/2026

Use your car for business? Make sure you're on the same page as your insurance carrier.

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09/07/2026

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

09/01/2026

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.

08/25/2026

Might you need more coverage in retirement? This piece covers some good reasons to retain your insurance.

Reasons to retain your coverage into your retirement years.

08/18/2026

Buy or lease—it's not just about the monthly payment. This calculator breaks down the full cost of each option so you can make a more informed decision.

Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.