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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.

Hoarding cash may feel safe, but inflation can erode its value. Learn why long-term investing may help support growth over time.

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.

Learn how much cash to keep on hand to support your financial goals. Explore cash allocation strategies, emergency fund planning, and ways to balance liquidity, risk, and return.

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.

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.

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

Cybersecurity has evolved far beyond an IT concern—it’s now a critical fiduciary obligation for 401(k) plan sponsors. With increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and the high value of retirement accounts, employers must take proactive steps to safeguard participant assets and sensitive information.

I recently spoke with a thoughtful couple preparing for retirement after 31 years of work. They were curious about the “100 minus your age” rule—a common guideline that, while simple, may be dangerously misleading when applied without context.