Market Insights | August 2026
Markets navigated mixed signals in July. Inflation eased, tech faced pressure, and energy surged. Meanwhile, Americans are planning record travel spending in 2026: $1.37 trillion.
Markets navigated mixed signals in July. Inflation eased, tech faced pressure, and energy surged. Meanwhile, Americans are planning record travel spending in 2026: $1.37 trillion.
This blog is about how Canadians in the “sandwich generation” can manage the financial strain of supporting both their children's post-secondary costs and care for aging parents, while also prioritizing their own retirement.
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.
The first year of retirement can feel exciting, uncertain, and everything in between. Here's what to expect emotionally, financially, and practically as you settle into this next chapter.
Gen Xers—now in their 40s and 50s—are managing a full slate of midlife financial pressures: peak earning years that don’t always feel like peak savings years, kids with ongoing education costs, and aging parents whose needs are increasing. In that context, it can be tempting to view an eventual inheritance as a future solution for retirement.
This blog breaks down the financial pros and cons of delaying CPP payments until age 70, with real numbers to help you decide when it's best for you to start collecting.
Markets hit record highs—then headlines took over. Q1 2026 reminded investors how quickly sentiment can shift amid geopolitical uncertainty. But does volatility signal lasting damage, or temporary disruption? History offers useful clues. Explore why staying disciplined through uncertainty may matter more now than ever.
This blog is about how Canadian parents can financially prepare for parental leave, from understanding EI benefits to budgeting, saving, and strategizing for life after your leave.
Global geopolitical and economic uncertainty has unfortunately become a defining characteristic of the 2020s, the recent increase in military activity and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East being yet another example.
Markets stayed mixed in February as geopolitical tensions stirred volatility. History shows markets often rebound quickly - discover why disruptions rarely derail long‑term performance and what rising oil prices really mean.