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While financial independence may be a common goal for many individuals, women tend to face unique challenges that would otherwise enable them to participate equally in the financial world. Despite these inherent challenges, many women can and do achieve financial independence without relying on a spouse’s income.

Savant’s pulse survey on inflation shows that Insights e-newsletter readers are taking steps to combat inflation, but most are “not worried” about the impact of inflation on their ability to retire when they’re ready.

The invasion of Ukraine, stubborn inflation, and concerns about interest rates have all contributed to a rough start to 2022 for investors. In trying to make sense of the markets, you may find it easy to succumb to emotional biases and kneejerk reactions based on news headlines.

Gallup defines employee engagement as the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in their work and workplace. There are several approaches to increase engagement and productivity on your team.

Russia invaded Ukraine earlier this week. While not unexpected, the news has sparked an emotional response from people, including investors, around the world. This is a major event that comes with complexities across geopolitics, international security, trade, and financial markets.

Phil Huber, discusses his new book — The Allocator’s Edge. While traditional portfolio building blocks like stocks and bonds will still be necessary, they may be insufficient in meeting investors’ objectives in the future.

It’s getting tougher to sugarcoat; Inflation is a nuisance. January’s inflation data confirmed the continuation of a trend – prices are climbing at their fastest rate in 40 years and impacting every corner of our economy. Even excluding food and gas, which tend to fluctuate more than other inflation categories, results are the same – inflation is running hot.

Smaller private companies have more recently fulfilled their debt financing needs through private direct lending. Learn more about the latest addition to Savant’s investment lineup.

While George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were leaders who continue to inspire Americans to this day, history appears to show that neither Washington nor Lincoln were personal finance experts, even though they both had plenty to say about money during their presidencies.

We don’t personally know Tom Brady or what his retirement goals are. But based on what has been in the media, he’s probably experiencing some of the same things the rest of us do when contemplating a major next step in our lives.

Entering retirement represents a significant life transition. With so many changes, it’s important that your estate plan is updated and properly structured for your next chapter.

Chances are many couples will celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend. What will your Valentine’s Day look like? Maybe you’ll take off on a weekend getaway or opt for a fancy dinner out. But what if you and your partner have different ideas about money and how to spend it?