Markets delivered exceptional performance in a year that had a little bit of everything: politics, bubbles, meme stocks, inflation, runaway rallies, and sudden drops. Let’s take a look at how markets performed in 2021 and what we might see as we in early 2022.

Most of us give for the same basic reasons. We want to help others, make a positive difference in the world—and giving feels good. It makes us happy, and it connects us to the causes we care about.

How do you make the greatest impact with your giving? Check out the questions below to help create your own giving roadmap.

Do you remember the first time you noticed prices increasing? It often happens so gradually that we don’t even notice. That’s not the case in 2021!

Let’s find out by looking at some historical data, and projecting how prices for things like food and housing could go up.

Despite breaking multiple records, a rocky third quarter ended with a thud as concerns about inflation, political brawls, and viral variants weighed. Let’s take a look at how markets performed and what we might look forward to in the months to come.

What would make your life better? A new house or car? A bigger paycheck or bank account? It’s easy to want more when you think of being happier and living better. And there’s little doubt that money can buy some (more) happiness.