The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.25% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -0.70%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.25%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -0.69%. Stock indices gave up early gains on Friday and settled lower […]
August 30, 2026Equity markets are an excellent place to build long-term wealth. If you are new to investing, you should not be discouraged by the amount of money you can initially invest. Building wealth is less about making large investments and more about staying consistent over time. Even small, regular contributions can compound significantly over the years, […]
August 29, 2026Key Points The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) estimate has fallen slightly, and further projections may also come in lower than expected if inflation remains steady or falls over the next couple of months. That could lead to a smaller benefit boost for seniors than they were expecting. We won’t know for sure until […]
August 28, 2026The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.02% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.05%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) rose +0.02%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) rose +0.08%. Stock indices settled little changed on Wednesday. The broader market lacked […]
August 27, 2026Canadian savers are using their self-directed Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) to build investment portfolios that can generate tax-free passive income to complement pension earnings in retirement. Source: Getty Images GICs or dividend stocks The current market conditions are providing investors with an opportunity to get decent rates from Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs), as well as […]
August 26, 2026Newsletter
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