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05/16/2026

Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment
returns.

Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

05/15/2026

Agent Jane Bond wants you to know about how bonds can be laddered to generate income.

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

05/14/2026

Thinking about what kind of legacy you’d like to leave? A charitable foundation may be right for you. Check out the video to learn more:

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

05/13/2026

Trees can play an important role in cooling cities, especially in areas where pavement and buildings absorb heat.

A new study found that tree cover offsets nearly half of the additional heating caused by the urban heat island effect across the world’s cities.

On average, trees cool cities by about 0.27 degrees Fahrenheit, largely by providing shade and releasing water v***r. Without that tree cover, researchers estimate that global cities would warm by about 0.56 degrees Fahrenheit due to urban heating.

But the benefits are not evenly distributed. Hotter and lower-income cities often have less tree cover, meaning the places most exposed to extreme heat may receive less cooling relief.

Researchers noted that while planting trees can help, it is not a complete solution. Water access, available land, local climate, and long-term maintenance all affect how much tree cover can realistically expand.

Still, the findings show how urban design, green space, and local environmental conditions can shape how people experience heat in cities.

Tree cover globally cools nearly half the warming from built-up cities, but it’s doing it more in richer, cooler areas and less in hotter poorer areas where it’s needed most.

05/12/2026

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.

05/11/2026

The 152nd Kentucky Derby delivered a historic finish.

Golden Tempo charged from the back of the pack to win the 152nd running of the race, giving trainer Cherie DeVaux her first Derby win — and making her the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.

DeVaux became just the second woman to train the winner of a Triple Crown race, joining Jena Antonucci, who trained the 2023 Belmont Stakes winner.

The win was especially meaningful given DeVaux’s path through the sport. She began her career at Churchill Downs as an exercise rider more than two decades ago before eventually starting her own stable.

For DeVaux, the moment carried significance beyond the race itself, offering a powerful reminder of what persistence, opportunity, and representation can mean in a tradition-rich sport.

Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown

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...

05/10/2026

Being healthy may help your personal finances.

Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

05/09/2026

The choice of business structure is not a final decision. You may amend your business structure to your changing needs.

Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”

05/08/2026

When you choose to take Social Security might impact your retirement income. Find out how.

One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.