The Retirement Planner / LR Financial

10/16/2026

To make money harder to copy, there have been continual changes to the artwork, paper and ink.

Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.

10/14/2026

What actually happens when the U.S. government shuts down?

This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

10/12/2026

If you want to avoid any potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.

If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.

10/09/2026

Thinking about a prepaid debit card? Consider the pros and cons.

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.

10/07/2026

The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’re here to help you prepare.

This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

10/05/2026

Could you find acres of diamonds in your own backyard? Watch this video.

10/02/2026

Do you know the risk factors that can lead to cognitive decline?

Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

09/30/2026

Looking for a quick read? Explore the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio thanks to this concise article.

Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.