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Article
April 1, 2020
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What options does a small business have from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act?  In this blog, Christopher Plagge, CPA, EA, reviews the options and their requirements. Still stumped? Our flow chart for small business owners can help you determine what you qualify for. As I write this, the President just extended […]

Article
March 31, 2020
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Financial advisor Jakob Loescher reviews how Gen Xers and Millennials can benefit from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Most of the articles I’ve seen offering advice on how to get through the pandemic and associated economic downturn have been geared toward retirees and business owners. But I want to concentrate on […]

Market Commentary
March 31, 2020
Savant Wealth Management

Investors have been forced to deal with higher levels of volatility across stocks, bonds, and alternatives since mid-February as markets attempt to price in the risk of the Coronavirus and an oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. Savant’s Investment Research team is digging into the details with charts to provide perspective around coronavirus […]

Article
March 25, 2020
When to update your estate plan

This update from Chris Plagge, Savant’s Director of Tax and Business Services, explains who is eligible for relief under the new provisions put out by the IRS and outlines the mechanics of filing your return and estimated payments. You know it is strange times when one day after I write an article explaining new provisions […]

Article
March 25, 2020
US Dollar

As we face the COVID-19 pandemic, the fear throughout the world is palpable. Many investors are asking themselves the question – What if I lost my investments? In this blog post, Cal Brown addresses the question head-on.  In my 2011 book, When Life Strikes, Section three contained two chapters on the question, “What if I lost my […]

Market Commentary
March 24, 2020
Savant Wealth Management

Investors have been forced to deal with higher levels of volatility across stocks, bonds, and alternatives since mid-February as markets attempt to price in the risk of the Coronavirus and an oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. Savant’s Investment Research team is digging into the details with charts to provide perspective around coronavirus […]

Article
March 23, 2020
Savant Wealth Management

The IRS has announced an extension for filing 2019 tax returns. This update from Chris Plagge, Savant’s Director of Tax and Business Services, explains why you might not want to wait. With everything currently happening worldwide regarding the spread of COVID-19, filing your taxes may not be on the front of your mind. The IRS […]

Videos
March 23, 2020
Savant Wealth Management

During this time of many unknowns, we’re very aware of today’s anxious and uncertain environment. Savant CEO Brent Brodeski discusses his hopeful outlook for the future in this video. Times like these test our mettle and provide fertile ground for talented leaders to emerge. Embodying competent leadership within our families, communities, and organizations is the […]

Article
March 22, 2020
When to update your estate plan

All of Savant’s physical locations will be closed through April 7 or until the “all-clear” is issued on the COVID-19 pandemic. In the meantime, we have become a remote workplace. Your Savant team, supported by robust and secure technology, continues to stand at the ready to serve your needs. On Friday afternoon Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker […]

Article
March 20, 2020
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In these uncertain times, markets have dropped at record-breaking speed. What is an investor to do? Building and sticking to a plan may sound trite, but it’s a solid strategy that is backed by historical data. Market events of the past five weeks have left many feeling stunned and confused. Markets have dropped faster than […]

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