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National “Let It Go” day is one of those invented holidays that occurs each year on June 23. The point? To forget about the things that make us regretful, guilty, or embarrassed. If ongoing inflation and market volatility have you feeling worried, why not embrace the idea?

The monthly inflation report came out last week and was not well received. Inflation was up 8.6% in May, the highest inflation number since 1981. Six of the past seven inflation reports have been the highest inflation readings since 1981.

This summer, planning a vacation may be more difficult – and expensive. Airfare, hotels, and rental cars are all more costly compared to pre-pandemic pricing.

If you ask Phil Huber what money lessons he learned from his dad, he struggles to come up with a specific memory. That’s because he learned a lot just by observing his dad at work.

If you own a closely held business, the past two years may have changed or even accelerated your plans for the eventual transfer of your business and your timing for partial or complete retirement. If you have considered selling or transferring your business to key employees, partners, family members or outsiders, you won’t want to miss this webinar.

How important is it to keep an independent mindset when investing in the markets? It’s essential, according to Savant’s investment research. To illustrate, we make the case for diversification by drilling deep into the energy sector’s most recent journey — from bottom of the investment barrel, to helping some investors strike it rich.

Even the best-laid financial plans can go awry when an emergency strikes, but the option of last resort should be your retirement fund.

Timeshare fees, along with purchase loans, can add up over time. But if now seems like the time to sell, beware: Getting out of a timeshare may not be as easy as getting into one, and you could easily become the victim of a scam.

Employee participation can lead to longer retention and help your bottom line.

A confluence of factors – longevity, inflation, a confusing healthcare landscape, and the limitations of Medicare – can have a significant effect on a person’s ability to afford their medical expenses in retirement. In fact, it’s a topic that concerns many Americans.

Healthcare can be one of the biggest expenses a person faces in retirement. Trying to estimate and prepare for healthcare expenses can feel like an impossible and frustrating task. But there are several things you can do as you prepare for retirement. 

What can we expect from the proposed changes to the SECURE Act? The final bill will likely offer a little something for everyone, including workers, employers, and retirees. Here are some of the key highlights contained in the House Bill.