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Long-term care costs can be significant—and many people underestimate them. Use this tool to get a sense of what care might cost and how to prepare.

Long-Term-Care Needs Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

Explore how inflation has affected purchasing power over the decades with this historical tool.

Historical Inflation See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

Buying a home may be your largest financial commitment. Which loan is best for your situation?

Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick? When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.

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.