Practical habits, saving priorities, and basic investing concepts can support those in the early stages of financial planning.

Savant’s Investment Research team reflects on the first half of 2022 and shares what they expect for the rest of the year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We often hear about hot stock tips and investment fads from well-meaning friends and family. Here is why these ideas deserve a closer look before you act.

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.