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Market swings can rattle even the savviest savers, but reacting hastily often does more harm than good. With a calm mindset and a few steadying mantras, you can ride out volatility and stay focused on long-term financial performance.

Now that spring is here, it’s tempting to daydream about sunshine and getaways—but don’t let financial planning fall by the wayside. Now’s the perfect time to refresh your money mindset with five smart tasks for your spring financial checklist.

Today’s workforce is redefining what it means to retire. Are you considering a path between full-time work and complete retirement? Watch Savant Financial Advisor Libby Muldowney as she explores how to create a fulfilling lifestyle during this new phase of life.

Last year, we launched the WealthConfidence Scorecard to help people understand and strengthen the eight key mindsets that influence financial well-being. Today, we’re focusing on “connectedness”—a mindset that plays a vital role in your financial confidence and overall fulfillment.

A new lifestyle trend is emerging in financial planning: micro-retirement. Popular among Gen Z, it offers a break from traditional work to recharge, travel, or pursue passions. But is it a smart move for your future? Let’s explore.

Katherine and James retired with dreams of leisure and travel—until Parkinson’s changed everything. Now caregivers, their story reflects a rising trend: retirees facing unexpected burdens. Financial strain, emotional stress, and lost freedom are reshaping what retirement really looks like today.

If losing a spouse weren’t bad enough, the financial implications can add insult to injury. The Widow’s Tax Penalty refers to the increased tax burden that surviving spouses may face after the loss of their partner, and while the name sounds like only women are affected, either spouse can face this challenge.

In times of market turbulence, emotional discipline and a sound framework are essential. As recent volatility stirs echoes of past crises, we remain steadfast in our evidence-based approach—anchored in patience, diversification, and perspective—to help weather uncertainty and pursue long-term financial success.

Amid recent tariff announcements and market turbulence, investors face growing concerns over inflation, recession, and trade wars. In uncertain times like these, Savant’s enduring investment maxims offer clarity, helping guide long-term decisions and avoid emotionally driven, short-term reactions.

Whether you’re just starting to think about retirement or fine-tuning your existing plan, this on-demand webinar is tailored to equip you with actionable insights to help you prepare for retirement by building a solid financial foundation.

Being an executor is a difficult and time-consuming task, which is why it’s important to make the process as easy as possible for the loved ones you leave behind. Preparing in advance not only helps you ensure the best outcome, but it also helps your executor feel confident that they’re acting in accordance with your wishes.

For retirement plan sponsors, understanding why Roth 401(k)s are gaining traction is critical to providing a competitive and effective retirement plan offering.