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06/02/2026

How many credit cards do you have?

The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

06/01/2026

This month's chart is thanks to past Fed Chair Alan Greenspan, who tracked men's underwear sales as a proxy for consumer confidence. What do you think the new Fed Chair will watch?

05/26/2026

Thinking about refinancing your student loans? Compare your current terms with a new rate to see if refinancing could reduce what you pay over time.

Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.

05/19/2026

If you're 50 or older, you're eligible to contribute more to your 401(k). See how those extra dollars could add up by the time you retire.

See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

05/12/2026

Where is your money actually going each month? Use this budgeting tool to break down your income and expenses and spot opportunities to do more with what you have.

Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

05/11/2026

Stocks rose last week as peace talks picked up while investors cheered better-than-expected economic news and Q1 corporate results. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 2.33 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 4.51...

Weekly Market Insight

05/08/2026

Stocks surged in April, delivering their strongest monthly gains in five years as solid economic data, easing geopolitical tensions, and upbeat first-quarter earnings lifted investor sentiment. The Nasdaq climbed 15.29%, the S&P 500 rose 10.42%, and the Dow gained 7.14%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 3.65%. With no Fed meeting in May, attention turns to remarks from Fed officials and how evolving economic data may shape expectations moving forward. From \$34.1 billion in U.S. spending to the popularity of Mother’s Day dining and gifts, this month’s By the Numbers highlights how families celebrate the occasion.

Stocks surged in April, notching their best month in five years as investors cheered upbeat economic news, efforts to lower tensions in the Middle East, and first-quarter results.

05/05/2026

Where do you begin when buying a home? This article has some pointers.

05/05/2026

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, where Mexican forces defeated a better-equipped French army, symbolizing endurance, courage, and national pride. While not Mexico’s Independence Day, it has grown into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, especially in the United States and border regions, marked by parades, music, dancing, food, and community gatherings. The day honors resilience, honors the contributions of Mexican Americans, and promotes cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of Mexican history and traditions.

05/01/2026

Are you paying more in taxes than you need to? Click this link and schedule a virtual meeting or phone call with me and lets discuss your situation: https://calendly.com/jgriffith-6/virtual-meeting-1