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10/20/2026

The price you see on the shelf may not be the exact amount you pay at checkout.

With penny production ended, some merchants have started rounding cash purchases up or down to the nearest nickel. Depending on the total, that could mean a few cents more or a few cents less.

Paying by credit card may come with another wrinkle. Some retailers and service providers are adding surcharges to help offset card processing costs, which may increase the final price.

That means the same purchase could cost slightly different amounts depending on whether you use cash, debit, or credit.

Before you pay, take a second to compare the total for cash, debit, and credit so you know which option makes the most sense for that purchase.


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More merchants are rounding change for cash purchases to the nearest nickel due to the end of penny production, or adding surcharges to credit card transactions.

10/16/2026

It’s important that you understand the different components of Medicare and carefully weigh your choices. Why? Because your decision will impact many things, from what you pay and which benefits are available to you, to which doctors you can see and the quality of care you receive. Let's discuss your Medicare options!

10/15/2026

One of the easiest places to leave money on the table is your own paycheck.

If your employer offers a 401(k) match, check what you need to contribute to receive the full amount available to you.

Then look one step further.

• What percentage are you contributing now?
• Where is the money invested?
• Who is listed as your beneficiary?

These are small settings, but they can sit untouched for years.

Our Ask Her program provides a clear, practical approach to reviewing your finances and setting priorities for the year ahead.

10/14/2026

Four years ago, the S&P 500 hit its lowest point of the 2022 bear market. Today, the index has more than doubled, highlighting how dramatically market conditions can change over time.

As the bull market enters its fifth year, strong corporate earnings and economic resilience have helped drive markets to new highs. While valuations remain elevated in some areas, this milestone is also a reminder that uncertainty and volatility are natural parts of investing.

Rather than trying to time the next market shift, long term investors benefit from maintaining a balanced portfolio and staying focused on their financial goals.

Markets can change quickly.
Perspective and discipline matter.

Read this week’s to learn more:

An important yet counterintuitive issue for investors is that long-term interest rates have risen despite the Fed’s latest cuts. Why is this happening and how does it impact investor portfolios?

10/12/2026

🌴 More Americans are deciding that enjoying life now matters just as much as making financial progress for later.

A recent SoFi survey found that 72% of Americans would be willing to make slower progress toward their financial goals so they can spend more time with family, travel more, and prioritize meaningful experiences.

That doesn’t necessarily mean abandoning long-term goals. In fact, 59% of respondents said enjoying life is how they define financial progress, compared with 27% who pointed to owning a home.

The challenge is finding a balance between what matters now and what matters later. ✈️ That can mean making room for a vacation, concert, or family event while still keeping an eye on retirement savings and debt.

But charge that trip to a credit card and carry a balance, and interest can turn a two-week memory into a much longer bill.

What does financial progress look like to you: reaching the next milestone, enjoying more of life now, or some mix of both?


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SoFi found 72% of Americans are willing to make slower progress on financial goals to prioritize family, travel and meaningful experiences.

10/09/2026

There are some financial decisions you can revisit in January.

Others close with the calendar.

That makes the end of the year a good time to look at what still needs attention.

• Are you getting the full retirement match available to you?

• Did this year create gains or losses worth reviewing?

• If you take RMDs, has the full amount come out?

This month, Ask Her is focusing on the year-end reminders that matter at different stages of your financial life.

A few minutes now could save you from discovering something in January that would have been easier to fix in December.

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.

Quarterly Market Insights | October 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets 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. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 2.03 percent, while the Nasd...

10/07/2026

The U.S. dollar has strengthened significantly over the past year, supported by higher real interest rates and its role as a safe haven during periods of uncertainty.

A stronger dollar can benefit consumers and lower the cost of imports, but it can also create headwinds for U.S. exporters and international investments.

For long term investors, currency movements are another reminder of the value of diversification. Holding a balanced mix of domestic and international assets can help investors navigate shifts in currencies, interest rates, and global economic conditions.

The dollar can move quickly.
A balanced portfolio can provide perspective.

Read this week’s to learn more:

An important yet counterintuitive issue for investors is that long-term interest rates have risen despite the Fed’s latest cuts. Why is this happening and how does it impact investor portfolios?

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

We take this time to honor the strength of those who have faced a diagnosis, support those currently going through it, and recognize the families and communities who stand beside them.

Awareness matters. Support matters. Presence matters.

We stand with you.