Forth Wealth Management

10/08/2026

Stocks finished the third quarter mixed. The S&P 500 gained 2.03%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.47%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 2.70%. Halloween is next on the calendar, with U.S. consumers expected to spend \$13.5 billion USD this year and 6.26 million Canadian children in their trick-or-treating years.

Stocks were mixed in the third quarter as economic, geopolitical, and corporate earnings news pushed the broad market higher while weighing on the Dow Industrials.

09/24/2026

Think about running a lemonade stand. Prices can rise for two reasons. A demand problem or a supply problem. The Fed now has to determine if the juice is worth the squeeze.

09/11/2026

True wealth management is about more than numbers; it’s about structural peace of mind. We're here to help handle the "what-ifs."

09/04/2026

Markets pushed higher in August as AI-driven optimism helped investors look past softer economic data. The S&P 500 gained 2.62% and the S&P/TSX Composite rose 2.96%, even as softening retail sales kept consumer spending in focus. Back-to-school season adds another data point to that story, with spending expected to reach \$146.8 billion in the U.S. and \$4.5 billion in Canada this year.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 2.62 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 3.93 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, adding 1.34 percent. The S&P/TSX rose 2.96 percent.1,2

09/03/2026

Keeping up with the pace of change in the AI world seems overwhelming at times.

08/26/2026

Beneficiary designations on IRAs, 401(k)s, annuities, and life insurance generally determine who receives those assets—regardless of what your will may say.

Take a few minutes to confirm:
- Your primary and contingent beneficiaries are current.
- Percentages are correct.
- Changes in marriage, divorce, births, or deaths are reflected.
- Your estate plan and beneficiary designations work together.

A simple annual review can help prevent unintended consequences and keep your financial plan aligned with your wishes.

Go Forth with Your Financial Future.

08/20/2026

The summer months can be a trying time for any investor, but 2026 feels like it’s brought a little more heat than usual.

08/14/2026

The pace of change in our industry means that relying on what we learned five or ten years ago simply isn’t enough to serve clients well today.

08/07/2026

Markets navigated mixed signals in July. Inflation eased, tech faced pressure, and energy surged. Meanwhile, Americans are planning record travel spending in 2026: \$1.37 trillion. What's shaping your household budget this summer?

Stocks were mixed in July as investors navigated a cross-current of news on the outlook for AI spending and Q2 corporate reports.

08/01/2026

New school year, new chances to learn—about money too.

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” ~ Benjamin Franklin.

Start the year with conversations about saving, spending, and planning ahead.