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As one of Dave Ramsey's Smartvestor Pros, we are passionate about helping you with your money goals and questions! It is really important that we are available to do that even with everything that is going on. We are still open and meeting clients via Zoom video conference. Here is a little...
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We know that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted all of us and yet the level of impact can vary depending on your specific circumstances.
If your income is changing due to everything that is going on, we know that can be stressful. We also know that just as fear is contagious, so is...
In an interview done in September 2019, fund manager Dan Ivascyn, who is the chief investment officer of PIMCO, where he leads the firms income, credit hedge fund and mortgage opportunistic strategies, explains the firms cautious outlook and why its stressing liquidity in managing assets.
...At Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, one of our core values is to have the heart of a teacher. Meaning, we want to educate and inform our clients as much as we can.
That is especially true in a time like this when there is a lot going on in the world and the stock market is seeing the...
Last week, we shared a few articles that we have found to be helpful in understanding what is happening with the stock market. If you missed those, you can check them out here.
We want to continue to...
If you have been watching the news and paying attention to the stock market over the past week, then you know the stock market has been down. We understand that can cause some questions so we wanted to direct you to a few articles that we have found to provide helpful information.
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We know that finding a Financial Advisor is a big decision. We also know that sometimes it can be hard to even know what questions you should ask a Financial Advisor when you are interviewing them.
That's why today we are sharing a few questions you should ask a Financial Advisor. These...
As one of Dave Ramsey's Smartvestor Pros, we are passionate about helping people save money, pay off debt, and achieve their financial goals.
Dave Ramsey has 7 Baby Steps that he walks people through in his class, Financial Peace University as well as his book, The Total Money Makeover...
The recently enacted SECURE Act eliminated the ability for a beneficiary to stretch an inheritance over their lifetime, if the inheritance is coming from retirement savings such as a Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, or Employer Plans such as a 401(K).
Previous to the SECURE Act, beneficiaries...
If you recently got a new job, you may be wondering what you should do with your 401(K) (or another employer plan) from your previous employer.
The good news is that you have options.
As one of Dave Ramsey's Smartvestor Pros, you can imagine thtat we are passionate about helping people to achieve their money goals and be able to save more!
As we head into the New Year, it is typically a time that people start thinking about their money goals a little more. It's always...
As one of Dave Ramsey’s Smartvestor Pros, it is common for us to meet clients who have heard Dave talk about using a Roth IRA to save for retirement. Sometimes they have heard Dave talk about this but they don’t completely understand what it is or the “why” behind it.
As Dave Ramsey...
It's the holiday season and chances are, you will either be hosting or attending quite a few dinners!
If you are hosting and are looking for a few ways to save a little money, this post is for you!
I am always looking for ways to make the holiday season more enjoyable, less stressful, and less expensive. Doesn't that sound like something we all want?!
Most of us enjoy buying gifts for our loved ones but what do you do if your budget is a little tighter or if you can't think of...
I know, I know… it isn’t even Halloween yet and I’m talking about Christmas! Don’t worry, I’m not trying to rush the year along! However, I am trying to help you save money for Christmas in 2 months so that you don’t have to put gifts on a credit card.
I don’t know anything that will make...
If you have credit card debt, student loans, medical debt, and/or car debt.... you are not alone. Unfortunately, it is really common in America today to have an overwhelming amount of debt.
Actually, debt is...
Do you? I mean, really… do you balance your checkbook (or your checking account)??
You are probably in one of three camps right now… Camp #1. Of course, doesn’t everyone? Or Camp #2. No! Do people seriously still do that? Or Camp #3. What on earth are you even talking about??
My...
Are you new to the term “sinking fund”? If you are, you are not the only one because whenever I mention it, I am usually met with a blank stare. Followed by… “What is that?”
Simply put, a sinking fund is a savings that is for a specific purpose. It is NOT your emergency fund. It...
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For clients who would like to align their investments with their faith, we offer a Christian Values Portfolio. Customized to each client based on their personal risk tolerance and goals, the Christian Values Portfolio has these characteristics...