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While being financially ready for retirement is important, it’s not the only criterion for a successful next chapter.

Inflation, stagflation, recession … We’ve seen these words in the news many times in 2022. If you’re approaching retirement or you recently retired, you may be looking for a way to hang on to your hard-earned savings.

The Fed raised interest rates by another 75 basis points. This was not a surprise; it was the expected outcome. Inflation is way too high, and the Fed is moving aggressively to contain it.

Medicare fraud is big business for criminals and an ongoing fight for the U.S. government. Cases of Medicare fraud can include situations in which a provider bills Medicare for services or supplies you never received, or in which a provider attempts to charge Medicare multiple times for an item or service a patient received just once.

It has been an unusual time for the markets as both stocks and bonds have experienced meaningful declines which presents a unique challenge for us as investors. As we acknowledge this reality, we must also be careful not to overreact and abandon the time-tested principles that have seen us through challenging periods in the past.

Inflation remains the biggest concern hanging over markets with headline inflation reaching a 40-year high; this has created a tough environment for bond investors and the Fed has indicated they will do “whatever it takes” to combat inflation.

If you’re feeling a bit stressed out over money these days, you’re not alone. It may be tempting to ignore financial stress, but studies show it can contribute to physical, as well as emotional health problems.

It’s no secret that attracting talent is a time-consuming process, and turnover is a costly one. As a business owner, the 401(k) package you provide can play a key role in attracting and retaining great talent.

Investors can be easily fooled by fake financial news headlines. Some days, the market news may seem unreal. Some days, it IS unreal. Be sure you know the difference.

Savant’s Investment Research team reflects on the first half of 2022 and shares what they expect for the rest of the year.

We’re past the midpoint of 2022 and like Bon Jovi, many investors feel like they are living on a prayer.

Despite recent economic woes, there’s some good news to share. Mind-numbing losses have historically been a precursor to great future returns.