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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.

Given the broad impact of our market downturn, you have probably heard the term, “bear market.” But have you ever considered where the terms “bear” and “bull” come from?

Does the thought of stock-picking appeal to you? As you evaluate your options, you may come close to making one or both of the following mistakes.

The first six months of 2022 were pretty abysmal. But we have reason to believe the rest of the year may not repeat the wealth destruction of the past six months. Savant’s Investment Research team reviews key economic indicators and historical returns to help put the last six months into perspective.

It’s hard to believe that 2022 is half over! If you made any financial resolutions this year, now is a great time to revisit them and evaluate your progress. It’s also a great time to review your financial plan, make adjustments, and update your records.

If you’re feeling less than confident about your financial wellbeing during these uncertain times, it could be time to get a financial “second opinion.”

From an economic point of view, things have gotten so off-kilter that people are beginning to wonder if a period of stagflation might set in. Investment research analyst Danny Noonan examines the situation.

National “Let It Go” day is one of those invented holidays that occurs each year on June 23. The point? To forget about the things that make us regretful, guilty, or embarrassed. If ongoing inflation and market volatility have you feeling worried, why not embrace the idea?

Stock options give employees the right to buy company stock at a stated price within a specific period of time. Employees are usually happy to take stock options as supplemental compensation but can fall into trouble if they don’t understand what they have been offered.

The monthly inflation report came out last week and was not well received. Inflation was up 8.6% in May, the highest inflation number since 1981. Six of the past seven inflation reports have been the highest inflation readings since 1981.

This summer, planning a vacation may be more difficult – and expensive. Airfare, hotels, and rental cars are all more costly compared to pre-pandemic pricing.