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10/15/2026

Check out this video on taxes.

Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

10/12/2026

Where there's a will there's a way. Don't leave your estate unattended—update your documents.

Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.

10/08/2026

If you don’t have an estate strategy, here's some reasons why you should.

Do you have an estate strategy? You should.

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.

10/05/2026

A special needs trust can help care for a special needs child, even after you’re gone.

A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.

10/01/2026

Looking to create a financial legacy for your heirs while managing taxes? Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) may be the solution you're looking for. Explore how GRATs can help you transfer wealth and reduce gift tax liability.

09/28/2026

Do you have a will? Is it updated?

When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.

09/24/2026

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.

09/21/2026

What steps might help you sustain and grow your retirement savings? This piece explores them.

Steps to help you sustain and grow your retirement savings.

09/17/2026

When giving to charity, some make cash donations. Others want a more sophisticated strategy.

Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.