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09/04/2026

Learn how insurance deductibles work, and how they can help you save money.

Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money.

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

Your insurance needs don’t stay the same when the nest empties, but what changes?

Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?

08/31/2026

Selling an asset? Before you do, get a sense of what the federal capital gains tax could look like. Enter your numbers and see a quick estimate.

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08/28/2026

The sooner you begin investing, the longer your money can work for you.

Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

08/26/2026

A home is the single largest financial commitment for most people. What mortgage fits you best?

08/24/2026

Should you focus on paying off debt or put your extra dollars to work? This calculator helps you compare both paths and think through what makes sense for you.

Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.

08/21/2026

The beans brewed for your morning coffee may have changed hands many times.

Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

08/19/2026

This investment account question is vital and should be answered as early as possible. Explore the reasons in this piece.

This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

08/17/2026

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.