Most people invest and try to anticipate (or guess) what the stock market, bond market, and interest rates will do, and then change their investment strategy based on where they think the markets are headed. This is a flawed strategy. People who invest based on where they think the stock market, interest rates, or energy prices will go — pick just about any economic variable — will soon become very frustrated.

Catch up on the latest market news from the first full week of 2026 in the latest episode of 7 Market Movers with Gary Quinzel. Gary covers market highlights from 2025, recent US equity movements, and the impact of the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

In this month's market commentary, Aya Yoshioka details how investment markets closed out 2025 and outlines what we may expect in 2026.

Explore five simple budgeting strategies—from zero-based and 50/30/20 to values-based planning—to take control of your money and align spending with what matters most.

When people hear the phrase “financial health,” they often picture high income, a perfectly balanced portfolio, or a retirement account with a very large number attached to it. In reality, financial health is much more personal and far more practical.

See which U.S. cities face the largest housing shortfalls, why it’s happening, and how it could affect buyers and owners based on the latest metro data.

Compare ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and Claude for everyday money tasks. See strengths, privacy tips and safe ways to pair AI with a financial advisor.