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Canada feels Iran war spillover via travel, fuel and rates

Gulf air hubs disruption forces cancellations and new advisories Canadian households and investors are beginning to feel secondary effects from the U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation across the Middle East, with disruption showing up first in travel routes,
March 3, 2026
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Women Investors Gain Ground as Wealth Shifts

A historic transfer of assets underway Women are growing more confident in the markets and gradually taking on additional risk. Still, they continue to trail men in overall investment levels. That gap could narrow significantly in the coming decades as trillions of
February 26, 2026
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AI and Personal Finance: Useful Tool or Risk?

From novelty to daily financial assistant Artificial intelligence has quickly evolved from a curiosity into an everyday utility. What once felt experimental is now part of routine life, whether generating meal ideas, planning workouts, or suggesting entertainment. Increasingly, Americans are also turning
February 23, 2026
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NYC pension funds sue AT&T over blocked vote

What the lawsuit says Four New York City public pension funds sued AT&T on Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, accusing the telecom company of improperly refusing to let shareholders vote on a proposal that would require AT&T to disclose the racial, ethnic,
February 17, 2026
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Social Security COLA for 2027 May Shrink

Social Security benefits are adjusted annually through a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, designed to help beneficiaries keep pace with inflation. After record increases of 5.9% in 2022 and 8.7% in 2023, the pace of adjustments has slowed as inflation cooled. The 2026
February 14, 2026
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Typical U.S. worker has under $1,000 saved for retirement

Millions lack access to workplace retirement plans The average American worker has less than $1,000 saved for retirement, highlighting the growing financial vulnerability facing millions of people as they age, according to a new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security.
February 10, 2026
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Top Investing Mistakes Experts Say Hurt Returns Most

Why discipline matters more than predictions Investing always involves risk, but experienced professionals agree that following a clear framework can significantly reduce costly mistakes. Whether working with an adviser or managing money independently, having defined rules, goals, and risk parameters is essential.
February 5, 2026
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Gen Z Faces a Deepening Affordability Crisis

By several economic measures, Generation Z is emerging as the cohort most affected by today’s affordability crisis. Despite being more educated and more likely to work full time than previous generations at the same age, many young adults are struggling to cover
February 3, 2026
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Why retirement savings can turn into a tax bomb

How required minimum distributions work If you’ve spent decades building up your IRA or 401(k), those balances can feel like long-term financial security. But once you reach age 73, the IRS requires you to start taking required minimum distributions, commonly known as
January 27, 2026