How important is it to keep an independent mindset when investing in the markets? It’s essential, according to Savant’s investment research. To illustrate, we make the case for diversification by drilling deep into the energy sector’s most recent journey — from bottom of the investment barrel, to helping some investors strike it rich.

Timeshare fees, along with purchase loans, can add up over time. But if now seems like the time to sell, beware: Getting out of a timeshare may not be as easy as getting into one, and you could easily become the victim of a scam.

In addition to evaluating the current market landscape, this paper introduces several alternative asset classes with the potential to complement portfolios that contain traditional stocks and/or bonds.

As bad as things feel right now, we must remind ourselves of what we can and cannot predict or control. A good night’s sleep and some patience can go a long way in preventing serenity now from becoming insanity later.

Bear markets create trying times; hardly a week goes by without a significant news story that shakes already dwindling investor confidence. But history has shown that markets have historically rebounded to new highs, given time.

The risk of recession is clearly elevated given the inflation situation. While consensus opinion may call for a slowdown, acting on that call may not be the winning bet.

The past few years have shown us that global instability can have a widespread impact on markets. No one can predict the future, but we believe there are steps investors can take to help their portfolio weather the potential storms to come.

It’s no secret – inflation has been bad. Although the current situation feels bleak, there’s reason to believe we may be through the worst of it.

Earlier this week, the S&P 500 was down 13% for the year. Looking ahead, the range of possible outcomes feels especially wide, but there are many scenarios where markets could react positively.

The trend of aligning your core values with your investment strategy is becoming more mainstream. “Values-Based Investing” refers to an investment strategy that evaluates assets not only for profit and risk potential but also for alignment with an investor’s core values.

Introduced by the U.S. government to “encourage Americans to save for the future while protecting their savings from inflation,” Series I bonds have been surging in popularity.

Inflation remains the biggest concern hanging over markets with headline inflation at its highest rate in 40 years. On the economic front, the economy remains vibrant with low unemployment, record open jobs, and rising wages.