Planning for turbulent times

Mother Nature has spoken, and she’s not holding back. With Hurricane Hilary hitting the West Coast, wildfires across Canada, and recent devastation on the island of Maui, the news this week reminds us of the urgent need to prepare for the worst. These types of...

Your money: tapped out

Has your wallet felt lighter lately without even having to open it?The ease of tap and touchless payments is transforming the way we spend, but beware – the convenience may be costing you your long-term goals. This month, as back-to-school shopping, fairs, festivals,...

Good news is good news again

For the past year, economically speaking, good news often quickly turned into bad news. A strong job market and consumer spending fueled rapid-rise inflation, which set off alarm bells for the Fed, which in turn ratcheted up interest rates to stem inflation’s tide....

Brush up on your language skills

As we enter back-to-school season, now is a great time to brush up on your language skills. How fluent are you in money? The Entrepreneur article below has some interesting insights. Just like spoken languages, your money language shapes the perceptions, motivations,...

Sunny forecast?

Halfway through 2023, I think we can all agree that it’s been a year of unpredictability. But we’re in the height of summer; markets are soaring, and inflation is falling. Does this mean that recession talk is in the rearview mirror?It’s tempting to put your faith in...