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Wednesday, 30 September 2026

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‘I have $400,000 in equity’: I’m 80. Should I sell my house because of dangerous stairs — or spend thousands renovating?

· MarketWatch

4 Key Questions for Investors to Ask at the Start of Q4 And why today’s biggest market stories may be distractions. Dan Lefkovitz

Elliott Appel: Caring for My Father Put My Life on Pause for 7 Years. Here’s What I Learned Christine Benz and Amy C. Arnott, CFA

What’s the Difference Between the CPI and PCE Indexes? Inflation is top of mind for investors, but there’s more than one way to measure consumer prices. Sarah Hansen

Inflation Is Peaking and Will Fall, BlackRock’s Rieder Says. Here’s Why Leslie P. Norton Sep 22, 2026

10 Books Amy Arnott Recommends to Help You Understand Money and Markets Amy C. Arnott, CFA Sep 29, 2026

Trustworthy AI: How Investors Should Assess Key Risks Around the Anthropic and OpenAI IPOs Kilian Theil Sep 10, 2026

US Sustainable Funds Returned to Positive Flows in Q2 2026 Alyssa Stankiewicz and Mahi Roy Jul 30, 2026

If a Parent Won’t Move, You Might Have to Let Them ‘Fail at Home’ Christine Benz and Amy C. Arnott, CFA Sep 28, 2026

Helping With Your Parents’ Finances? Think Twice Before Joining Their Bank Account Christine Benz and Amy C. Arnott, CFA Sep 27, 2026

Why Low Dividend Yields Are Actually Good News for Investors Seeking Income Allan Roth, CPA Sep 16, 2026