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Everyone views retirement a little differently. Some folks love their career and want to continue pursuing their passion for as long as their health and desires will allow them to; while others are looking for the exit sign, in regards to their career, as soon as they can spot it. For those that...
Financial Advisors with the heart of a teacher. It’s one of the first things you see on our website. It’s one of the sayings you’ll hear Dave Ramsey and the crew at Ramsey Solutions, constantly preach. It’s what we try to instill in the life blood of any financial advisor that puts on the green...
The word of the day is VOLATILITY, and in the investment world, this word can leave a bad taste in your mouth. Is it avoidable? The answer is certainly not. As an advisor, investor, or both, we all know that volatility is a natural aspect of the stock market or any individual investment. We all...
An all to common scenario in our office is, Client A walks in, has done an excellent job of saving money, presumably enough money to retire on, yet it’s all in tax deferred, retirement vehicles that certainly have their many benefits but all too soon, this client, will begin to have to deal with...
Those of us that love and respect Dave Ramsey have heard him say that there are two types of investments he makes on a regular basis. The first, being mutual fund investing based on his principals of diversification (Growth, Growth & Income, Aggressive Growth & International) and also...
Often times we are asked why the guy that is known for getting people out of debt, Dave Ramsey, is such a focal point of our financial planning and investment management, RIA (registered investment advisory) firm. “He’s good at getting people out of debt but aren’t you guys supposed to help...
You too can create good habits, learn new behaviors, develop effective skills, and make decisions with confidence wherever you might find yourself today. As your coach, we will work together, tailor plans, and I will help you to realize your life and money dreams. I want you to feel comfortable...
Having read the title of this article, it will inform you that my goal is to explain the main benefits of using a dollar-cost averaging investing strategy. However, first, it is important to understand what a dollar-cost averaging strategy entails, and there is a great chance that you as...
If you are going to college to be a teacher, the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant might be beneficial for you.
Let’s look at what it is and who is eligible.
What is the TEACH Grant?
The TEACH Grant Program provides...
In the absence of hope, despair and status-quo become acceptable. This is the feeling I get when talking to many families about the chances they feel their children will be able to get through college debt free. No hope so status quo (student loans) become acceptable. Perhaps a family hasn’t had...
Imagine making the short drive to your local grocery store. It’s a drive you’ve made so many times that you’re practically on auto pilot. So much so that you don’t see a young man riding his motorcycle towards you and you turn in front of him. The accident sees him life flighted to the hospital...
Tomorrow is October 1st which means that we are heading into the holiday season! This is the time of year when it seems as though there are expenses that can sneak up on us if we don't plan ahead for them. Here are a few items that you might want to add into your October budget.
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I recently went on New Day Cleveland to share some Quarantine Budget Tips and I wanted to share them here as well.
This pandemic has impacted all of us in one way or another and as we know, money touches...
Most people understand the basics of social security and why/how it is used, and we also understand that it has been a critical systematic financial instrument for millions of Americans for decades. The positive side of social security is that, if it was completely...
Fall in Ohio is a magical time, isn’t it? The heat of the summer is dissipating yet the sting of winter’s cold days is far enough off that we aren’t yet worried. There is no greater place to spend your September and October months than in this beautiful state watching a high school football or...
At Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, we all have the heart of a teacher, and it’s important that we consider all financial planning instruments and strategies for our clients. Due to the historical lack of awareness and knowledge with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), it’s also important that we...
Creating a Will can be really intimidating. It’s one of those things that most people know they should have but it just always sits on the “To-Do” list because they don’t want to think about it, they are afraid it’s going to be expensive, or they don’t even know where to begin.
You Want to...
Do you or someone you know have a disability? Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) is an investment account that you can use to pay for disability related expenses.
The ABLE Act was bipartisan legislation (crazy, right?!) introduced in 2013 and passed at the end of 2014. The ABLE...
Jason was the type of manager that any restaurant employee would want to work for. Happy, energetic, funny & always positive. Every morning as he awoke, he realized he could either choose to be positive or choose to be negative. Choosing positivity, is not easy, but it was his choice and...
If you follow Dave Ramsey’s principals, then I’m sure you know how important budgeting is! EveryDollar is Ramsey Solutions’ budgeting tool that can be used on your desktop or via an app on your phone. They have a free version as well as a paid version. The paid version links to your bank account...
Every day, we help clients develop a plan to achieve their financial goals and part of that is making sure they have the right insurance in place to take care of their loved ones if something happens.
Life insurance in an important part of your Financial Plan. It doesn’t sound as fun to...
If you are an OPERS employee, you may or may not already know that you have a choice in the type of retirement plan that you participate in. OPERS has 3 choices.
Traditional Pension Plan Member-Directed Plan Combined PlanIn this article, we will discuss the differences between the...
Dave Ramsey, Rachel Cruze, and Chris Hogan did a free Livestream last Thursday evening entitled "What Now? COVID-19 And Your Money!"
In case you missed it, you can still watch it on their website, here.
The Livestream is definitely worth...
This pandemic has had an impact on all of us in one way or another and for some people, it may mean that they find themselves changing careers. If this is you, maybe it is a blessing in disguise. While it is not ideal to lose your job, the job loss may be what will push you towards pursing a...
For many Americans, a large part of your retirement net worth is contained within your company 401(k) plan. Employer’s encourage this type of saving by not only giving you an easy payroll deduction option, so your savings is automatic, but they also provide you with a match, up to a certain...