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July 21, 2021
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When searching for an assisted living community for your loved one, it’s difficult to know exactly what to look for or which amenities matter most. Regional marketing specialist John Ruedi provides a helpful overview of key considerations as you evaluate your options.

Market Commentary
July 14, 2021
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As we near the end of July, daily new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are at the lowest number since the pandemic began. This has given many people the confidence to resume normal activities as seen in passenger airline data. For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, airline traffic has been positive.

Market Commentary
July 8, 2021
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Most index ETFs that invest in emerging markets hold a large allocation to China, roughly 30-40 percent, giving investors broad, diversified exposure. But if you’re thinking about buying individual Chinese stocks, Danny Noonan, an investment research analyst, suggests that you exercise caution.

Market Commentary
June 30, 2021
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While buzzwords like inflation, gold, and Bitcoin draw attention, markets do not appear overly concerned by inflation. And even if inflation rears its ugly head, do gold and Bitcoin actually represent hedges against the risk? Senior investment research analyst Eamon Verdone examines the answer to this question in his blog post.

Market Commentary
June 23, 2021
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Many are debating the aftereffects of COVID-19, particularly, inflation. Investment research analyst Danny Noonan dissects the inflation question and frames the debate with thought-provoking examples and charts.

Article
June 14, 2021
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Brent Brodeski, Savant’s CEO, shares his insights about personal and professional success with the graduating class of 2021. His wisdom focuses on six themes including the importance of taking risks, lifelong learning, and more.

Wise Women
June 11, 2021
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Through a combination of divorce and widowhood, almost 90% of women end up managing their finances alone at some point in their lives. This hour-long educational webinar will provide several tips to help you face the future with confidence.

Article
June 9, 2021
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College admissions trends are changing. Financial advisor Janet Petran provides an overview of some of the latest trends regarding test scores, essays, reference letters, and more in her recent blog.

Market Commentary
June 8, 2021
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Markets slowed in May as investors weighed inflation risks versus above-trend economic growth in the U.S. But international stocks, bonds, and alternatives continued pushing forward with positive returns. Just how have increases in debt impacted future returns historically? All that and more in June’s edition of MarketWise!

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