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Do your kids have the right stuff for college?

Countdown to College Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.

As year-end approaches, many investors begin reviewing their retirement accounts, tax situation, and long-term financial goals. One strategy that may come up during those conversations is a Roth conversion. A Roth conversion may offer...

Considering a Roth Conversion? What to Review First Considering a Roth conversion before year-end? Explore key factors involving taxes, retirement income, Medicare costs, timing, and long-term planning.

What do Americans spend more on? 1) taxes or 2) food, clothing, and shelter? Answer = 1.

What Do Your Taxes Pay For? Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.

Medicare Advantage—Medicare Part C—is coverage from a private health insurance plan. Learn about the differences between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare coverage here:

Medicare Advantage Plans (Medicare Part C) Medicare Part C allows you to choose a Medicare Advantage plan. This article will help you decide if it's right for you.

Does it make more sense to push back retirement, or not to retire at all?

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Higher interest rates can create both opportunities and added costs.

Your savings may earn more: Higher rates can make certain savings accounts, money market funds, and other cash alternatives more attractive. However, your cash strategy should still reflect your goals and timeline.

Borrowing may cost more: Higher rates can increase the cost of mortgages, credit cards, business loans, and other forms of debt, making it important to review how borrowing fits into your overall plan.

Fixed income may offer new opportunities: Higher yields can make bonds more appealing for investors seeking income, but factors such as maturity, credit quality, and interest-rate risk still matter.

Your strategy shouldn't rely on rate predictions: Interest rates can change, but your financial goals remain the foundation. Investment decisions should reflect your timeline, risk tolerance, and complete financial picture.

The key is understanding how today’s rate environment fits into your complete financial picture, not making decisions based on rate predictions alone.

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Diversification is often described as “not putting all your eggs in one basket." But there’s more to it than simply owning several investments.

True diversification may include a thoughtful mix of stocks, bonds, cash, and other assets, not simply owning multiple funds.

Holding too much of one company, industry, or market can create more risk than you realize, even when the rest of your portfolio appears diversified.

Diversifying across company sizes, sectors, and geographic regions can help reduce dependence on one area of the market.

Short-term financial needs may require a different approach than retirement savings or other long-term investments.

A coordinated strategy can help ensure each part of your portfolio serves a clear purpose.

Let’s build a strategy around your financial future.

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Can group and private disability policies work together?

Can Group, Private Disability Policies Work Together? Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.

Prescription coverage is handled under Medicare Part D. Unsure if you need this coverage? Read on to learn more:

Prescription Drug Benefits Under Medicare (Part D) Do you need to enroll in Medicare Part D? Read this article to learn more about whether you need this coverage

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.

Monthly Market Insights | September 2026 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