Brett Garbut CFS,CLTC’s Post

If greater political uncertainty necessarily begets higher financial volatility, world markets are still half asleep - but the alarm clock may be set nonetheless.

If US stocks do not slot back into their smooth upward glide soon, it is easy to imagine gnawing doubts over intense market concentration, and reminders of the unsustainable nature of fads and trends

It is tempting to tax them during their lives. It is wiser to do so after their deaths

The FDIC insures bank accounts for up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category, per bank. If a bank fails, insured deposits will be moved to another FDIC-insured bank or paid out. You'll usually get a Receiver's Certificate for money that isn't covered by FDIC insurance.

Investors must decide whether to sit on their cash or redistribute it ahead of expected rate cuts.

In assessing how retirees are faring, it is important to go beyond simply asking people how they are feeling about their situation.

Should you overpay your mortgage or invest that money?

Reducing the US deficit is likely to reduce both stock prices and corporate profits.

Many savers can use other ways to boost Roth IRA and 401(k) balances ahead of a 2025 deadline

Everyone seems to love corporate bonds these days. Maybe a little too much.