Top Stories & Key Insights: (February–March 2026) 1. Midlife Is Being Redefined—Not Diminished A dominant narrative throughout this issue is that life after 50 is no longer about decline, but reinvention.

The rise of stay-at-home sons has sparked a national conversation about the changing values and expectations of young men in America.

The study breaks down economic accounts and distribution per quarter of each year to better understand how characteristics change over time.

Though many are doing great with their 401(k)s, their success doesn't tell the whole story of retirement readiness in America.

One-third of shoppers went overbudget in December: survey

Middle income families had weak wage gains, lower net savings: Statistics Canada

Most Americans consider $1.26 million to be the “magic number.”

Gold prices have been on a hot streak. Here’s what to know if you want to cash in on the gold rush

Pitt Meadows can be hard to spot beside the bustle of Metro Vancouver. But it’s one of Canada’s most livable cities

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This graphic shows life expectancy by country across the world’s 30 largest economies, based on data from the United Nations .

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Think financial planners are only for the wealthy and that AI can replace human advice? Nope. Even people with moderate wealth need professional advice to help them achieve retirement goals and manage financial stress.

I want to travel while we are still healthy, but my wife wants to pass down our wealth. Who is right? We asked financial advisers to weigh in.