Allison Nichol Longtin and her husband were united in their love of planning and making plans work. And yet, they didn’t have a plan for the worst-case scenario. When he died, there was no will. But there was life insurance.

A letter from The Economist’s Tom Standage, editor of “The World Ahead 2023”

When it comes to the art of the last minute, there are several things investors can do before year-end to save tax this year or otherwise improve a portfolio.

It was Nelson Mandela who said “I never lose. I either win or learn.” This is a great outlook for those who might have experienced declines in their investment portfolios this year.

Beneath a certain threshold, inflation targets are arbitrary

Macklem is unwilling to risk giving inflation any oxygen, suggesting he’s prepared to push rates higher.

It won’t blow up the financial system, but it will be scary.

In volatile times like these, it is important to have an investing game plan and not capitulate to emotional biases such as loss aversion.

How bad could things get?

Don’t let your jack-o’-lanterns go to waste! Try these creative ideas instead to celebrate sustainably.