Category: Article

Article
October 2, 2026
retirement planning, investment planning, behavioral finance

Is Keeping Too Much Money in Cash Riskier Than You Think? 

Keeping too much money in cash may feel safe, but it can carry hidden costs. Learn how to match investment risk to what your money needs to do.

Article
October 2, 2026
retirement planning, retirement lifestyle

Retirement Isn’t One Chapter: Planning for the Phases Ahead 

Explore how retirement priorities, spending, income, housing, and purpose may change across the different phases of retirement.

Article
October 2, 2026
Business Succession Planning is Passing the Baton

How Business Valuation Supports Succession and Transition Planning

Business transitions can involve more than a change in ownership. Learn how coordinated planning can support succession discussions, retirement planning, tax planning, and legacy goals.

Article
October 2, 2026
Medicare, Social Security, retirement planning

Can You Contribute to an HSA After Enrolling in Medicare? 

Working past 65? Learn how Medicare and Social Security affect your HSA contributions and how to use your HSA for healthcare costs after you enroll.

Article
October 2, 2026
Executive compensation

The Compensation Mix Decision: What SpaceX’s Executives Can Teach You

SpaceX’s S-1 shows how three executives chose between salary, RSUs, and stock options. Here’s a framework for thinking through your own compensation mix.

Article
October 1, 2026
Rebalancing: The Simple Habit That Keeps Your Investment Blueprint on Track

Rebalancing: The Simple Habit That Keeps Your Investment Blueprint on Track

Rebalancing keeps your portfolio aligned with your plan. Learn how it may help manage risk, soften downturns, and put buy-low, sell-high discipline to work.

Article
September 30, 2026
The Retirement Coach, Jack Phelps, Savant Wealth Management

Before You Make That Charitable Donation This Fall 

Before you write that check: donating appreciated shares or making a QCD may give charities more and possibly cut your taxes.

Article
September 30, 2026
The Real Return - a Podcast by Savant Wealth Management

Retirement Is More Than a Number

In this episode of The Real Return, Zach Ivey, chief investment and advice officer, sits down with Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning at Morningstar and the author of How to Retire.

Article
September 28, 2026
estate planning problems

What If Your Estate Planning Strategy Works Too Well? 

Estate planning can create new problems. Learn why grantor trust taxes, aging insurance trusts, and unspoken family expectations deserve a second look.

Article
September 24, 2026
coordinate charitable giving

A Better Way to Give: Moving Beyond Checkbook Donations 

Coordinate your charitable giving with a plan, not just year-end checks, to align with long-term financial goals and decision-making.

Article
September 22, 2026
Age-Based Financial Planning

Financial Planning By Age: Key Milestones That Can Shape Your Financial Future 

Age-based financial planning milestones can affect taxes, retirement, Social Security, Medicare, charitable giving, and education savings decisions.

Article
September 22, 2026
Children in Charitable Giving

Empowering the Next Generation: Including Children in Charitable Giving

Involving children in charitable giving nurtures empathy, responsibility, and financial awareness — especially within affluent families. A thoughtful, staged approach helps prepare the next generation to steward wealth wisely while fostering a lifelong commitment to philanthropy and meaningful social impact.

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