Woods and Waters Financial Group

06/12/2026

Cyber attacks are a growing online threat, but the good news is that you can insure your business!

90% of small businesses in the U.S. don't protect their data from cyber attacks. Is your business at risk?

06/05/2026

Medicare doesn’t cover all the health-care expenses you may experience. Enter Medigap.

Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.

06/05/2026

Markets continued their upward climb in May, supported by strong technology performance, positive economic data, and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Nasdaq gained 8.36%, the S&P 500 rose 5.15%, and Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 2.37%, while investors welcomed better-than-expected job growth and upbeat corporate earnings. With the Fed's next meeting scheduled for June, attention is turning to updated economic projections and what they may signal about the broader economy. From \$24 billion spent on Father's Day to the popularity of dining out and special outings, this month's by-the-numbers highlights how families celebrate the dads in their lives.

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.

05/29/2026

Financial stress is common, affecting sleep, relationships, and overall well-being, but mindfulness and meditation offer a path to approaching money decisions with greater calm, clarity, and control.

05/22/2026

Social Security: Retirement's main source of income or monthly bonus? You decide.

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

05/15/2026

Ever heard of a Roth 401(k)? Would one be right for you?

Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.

05/08/2026

What do Americans spend more on? 1) taxes or 2) food, clothing, and shelter? Answer = 1.

Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.

05/08/2026

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.

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.

05/01/2026

Turning to coaches for advice is a smart thing to do. We'd like to be one of those coaches.

Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.

04/24/2026

Bi-weekly mortgage payment can potentially accelerate your mortgage payoff. Sound interesting?

This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.