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When working with your child to find the right college, it’s crucial to evaluate the cost as you would an investment. The cost of college can be substantial, and having a significant amount of debt can negatively impact your – or your child’s – financial future.

The warmer weather often inspires people to start a home improvement project. Drive by any garden center on a Saturday afternoon, and you’ll see large crowds buying supplies to spruce up their homes and yards.

This is a common question when you’re ready to plan your retirement income. Many people want to start Social Security payments as soon as they’re eligible at age 62, but did you know that if you wait, your benefits increase 8% annually?

Some people spend more time making vacation plans than they do selecting a financial advisor, but we believe choosing the right advisor could potentially make a major difference in your long-term financial well-being.

Building trust with your financial advisor involves committing to honesty, transparency, consistent and open communication, and collaboration. We believe that these five tips will help you find an advisor who is a good fit.

When you were married, you likely relied on your spouse to pay the bills and manage your finances if you lost your job, became ill, or suffered injuries from an accident. If you are now solely responsible for handling your finances, consider developing a contingency plan so you won’t miss bill payments due to unforeseen life events.

After your husband or wife dies, you will be dealing with a major financial change on top of a major life change. Filing your spouse’s final tax return may be especially stressful because you don’t know what you don’t know.

It’s common to see headlines that ask, “Have You Saved Enough for Retirement?” But what if you’re ahead of the game? At this level, there are additional resources and tools you can use to expand your options. Here are several to consider.  

Retiring in your 50s may sound appealing, but it’s not always easy to make withdrawals from your employer-sponsored, tax-deferred retirement account.

How can you know if your plan is doing all it should for your company or for your retirement? Savant’s Director of Retirement Plan Services, Patricia L. Hutchinson, outlines the attributes of the “ideal” plan for your company.

Gold’s value has fascinated investors for centuries, and it is one of the most polarizing assets in existence, right up there with Bitcoin. Some consider gold to be the premier hedge against economic uncertainty, while others view it as non-productive with no income. The truth lies somewhere in the middle.

Spring is a great time to clear out the clutter and get ready for some very productive summer months. Here are seven ways to spring clean your finances.