Financial Compass

Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building.

Keeping Up with the Joneses Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?

Markets continued their upward climb in May, supported by strong technology performance, positive economic data, and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Nasdaq gained 8.36%, the S&P 500 rose 5.15%, and Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 2.37%, while investors welcomed better-than-expected job growth and upbeat corporate earnings. With the Fed's next meeting scheduled for June, attention is turning to updated economic projections and what they may signal about the broader economy. From \$24 billion spent on Father's Day to the popularity of dining out and special outings, this month's by-the-numbers highlights how families celebrate the dads in their lives.

Monthly Market Insights | June 2026 Stocks pushed higher in May, fueled by big tech names, positive economic news, and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.

Did you hear about Aretha Franklin’s handwritten will? How did Frank Sinatra keep his family from contesting his \$100m estate? The examples of famous celebrities underline the need for a clear estate strategy.

Estate Strategies of the Rich and Famous The examples of famous celebrities underline the need for a clear estate strategy.

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

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

A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated. Learn how to cope with such an outcome with this message.

Managing an Inheritance A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.

If you don’t have an estate strategy, here's some reasons why you should.

Why Everyone Needs an Estate Strategy Do you have an estate strategy? You should.

Stocks surged in April, delivering their strongest monthly gains in five years as solid economic data, easing geopolitical tensions, and upbeat first-quarter earnings lifted investor sentiment. The Nasdaq climbed 15.29%, the S&P 500 rose 10.42%, and the Dow gained 7.14%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 3.65%. With no Fed meeting in May, attention turns to remarks from Fed officials and how evolving economic data may shape expectations moving forward. From \$34.1 billion in U.S. spending to the popularity of Mother’s Day dining and gifts, this month’s By the Numbers highlights how families celebrate the occasion.

Monthly Market Insights | May 2026 Stocks surged in April, notching their best month in five years as investors cheered upbeat economic news, efforts to lower tensions in the Middle East, and first-quarter results.

Do you have intellectual property? Have you incorporated it into your estate strategy? Read more about how you might incorporate your IP into your estate strategy in this detailed article.

Intellectual Property and Your Estate Do you have intellectual property? Consider how you might include your IP into your estate strategy in this detailed article.

The savings rate is the government’s estimate of how much U.S. households are saving.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate What can be learned from the savings rate?

Ask yourself hard questions: Do I know enough about estate management? Will my family be ready?

Estate Management Checklist Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.