Month: November 2026
The True Cost of Raising a Child in 2026
Raising a child is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it also represents a significant financial commitment. From the cost of preparing for a new baby to childcare, education and everyday living expenses, the financial responsibilities begin long before school age and continue well into adulthood.
Market Update: Edgy investors
Stock markets recovered in the early part of last week, and 10-year government bond yields fell close to or below the 5% threshold. Then, Google owner Alphabet issued a quarterly earnings statement that worried investors – sending its share price down 13% on Thursday. The fall reverberated through US tech stocks, proving that investor sentiment is still brittle.