Last week’s upside surprise on inflation sent U.S. interest rates higher and equity markets lower as the market readjusted to reflect increasing expectations for the ultimate level of rate hikes and the length of time they would be held there.

People spend a lot of time preparing for retirement – but what about the future? No one likes to think of getting sick or being in a situation where they need round-the-clock care; no one likes to think about what will happen when they are gone.

What do we mean when we talk about work-life balance? Often, companies use the phrase to refer to the delicate balancing act many working parents perform as they struggle to delineate “work time” and “family time.”

U.S. equities bounced back sharply last week after three consecutive weeks of losses with the S&P 500 gaining 3.6% on the week and all sectors in the green.

Is managing your 401(k) on the back burner? It may be time to turn up the heat on your retirement savings. In honor of National 401(k) Day, Jane Smith, Director of Retirement Plan Services with First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors, explains how to get the most out of your 401(k).