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An increasing number of individuals decide to stay active in the workforce during retirement. While they may depart from their longstanding roles or careers, they don’t completely disengage. Instead, they seek out fresh opportunities, potentially finding greater fulfillment along the way.

In the face of life’s uncertainties, envisioning your retirement future can be daunting. Questions about financial security linger—will your funds last, and will you have all you need? The journey to confidence begins with action today.

While inflation holds significant importance within the Fed’s dual mandate, which prioritizes maximum employment and price stability, it does not stand alone in the Fed’s considerations. The Federal Reserve also monitors four other crucial economic sectors that provide valuable insights into the economy’s overall well-being and may impact the timing of monetary policy adjustments.

While many fiduciary mistakes stem from unintentional actions or even good intentions, they can lead to complications later on. Here are some typical errors associated with overseeing a company’s retirement plan.

Getting on the same financial page often takes ongoing work as a couple. Here are seven tips to help you and your spouse or partner get – and stay – on the same page about money.

Loud budgeting is a social media trend that helps you to be open about your financial goals and how you’re spending money so others can help keep you accountable. But what many don’t realize is that loud budgeting is already a standard part of financial planning called an “expense needs analysis.”

You might have a professional relationship with a financial advisor – one who is supposedly looking out for your best interests and helping you work toward your personal and financial goals. How is that relationship going for you?

Layoffs and job losses can seem scary if you don’t have a plan in place to manage your finances without a steady paycheck. But losing a job can also present new opportunities you might not have considered before now. If you’re one of the many people facing career uncertainty right now, stay positive, and consider enlisting a financial advisor’s help.

Estate planning often focuses on tangible assets, but what about your digital footprint? By proactively managing your online presence, you can help ensure a smooth transition for your heirs and safeguard your digital legacy.

For the last 30 years, Savant’s investment maxims have served as the bedrock of our investment philosophy. While following them may cause us to sometimes take a seemingly boring path, they remain an important tool to help our clients take advantage of timeless wisdom and avoid needless, speculative risk.

The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act lowered tax rates for many individuals and married couples. If allowed to sunset on Dec. 31, 2025, tax rates could revert to their 2017 levels.

Did you make any resolutions for 2024? Now that January is over, how are you feeling about achieving them?