As the holiday season approaches, consider a “money reset” to ensure financial confidence. Stock market expert Jason Brown recommends a fall financial audit to align habits with goals. By adjusting spending and saving habits now, you can avoid January regrets. Review your budget, emergency fund, debt levels, investments, and retirement contributions. Set a family financial meeting to ensure everyone is on board with financial goals. Take control of your money before the holidays to end the year on a good financial note. 1. The stock market experienced a sharp decline today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 500 points due to concerns over rising inflation and interest rates.

2. A new study has found that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective in preventing hospitalization and death from the Delta variant, with a 95% efficacy rate reported.

3. The United Nations reported that global carbon dioxide emissions have reached record levels, with a 2.5% increase in 2021 compared to the previous year, raising concerns about the impact on climate change.

4. The European Union announced plans to impose sanctions on Belarus for its role in migrant crisis at the border with Poland, where thousands of migrants have been stranded in freezing conditions.

5. In sports news, tennis star Novak Djokovic has been ruled out of the Australian Open due to a vaccine mandate, sparking controversy and debate over vaccination requirements for athletes.

Read more at 1. “Tech stocks soar as investor optimism grows” – CNBC
2. “Unemployment rate drops to 5.8% in latest report” – Wall Street Journal
3. “Tesla announces record-breaking quarterly profits” – Reuters
4. “Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.25%” – CBS MarketWatch
5. “Bitcoin reaches new all-time high of $60,000” – Barchart: 4 Steps for a Fall Finance Audit, According to ‘Five-Year Millionaire’ Jason Brown