5 Insights for your financial, saving and investing life for 2025.

Ohio STRS announced recent changes to the benefit eligibility of the defined benefit plan.

So many terms in the financial industry  seem mysterious and confusing, and some even sound completely made up.  The Backdoor Roth IRA...

Basic Insurance In addition to health, home, umbrella, and auto insurance, each family and most individuals should consider a few other types of insurance to protect their assets and overall financial plan. Planning for the unexpected is important, and insurance serves that purpose. It's a safety net that provides relief in times of crisis, ensuring your financial plan stays on track. It's not an investment that grows over time; it's a shield that protects your financial plan

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In the world of personal finance, effectively managing debt is essential for achieving long-term financial stability. One often...

Moving our intentionality discussion further, think about this - intentionality without purpose is essentially misdirection. As discussed...

Saving for Retirement Many people have an opportunity to save for retirement through an employer-sponsored 401(k). This is a great way to save for retirement. Many plans now offer Traditional 401(k) contributions AND Roth 401(k) contributions. But what is the difference between them, and which one is better? This article will explain the similarities and differences between a Roth 401(k)  and a Traditional 401(k) and why I feel most people should save to a Roth 401(k) over a

Picking up from where we left off from where we left off with Part 1 of this series , it’s probably important to discuss intentionality...

With the number of available funds seemingly endless, it can be hard to tell what a fund’s investing strategy is. With so many ways to...

Is Becoming a Millionaire in My Future? Let’s start with real-world facts: most people like the sound and appeal of being a millionaire....

A home purchased with CASH While driving to the gym this morning, I turned on “The Ramsey Show’s Highlights” for 8/26/24 and listened to...

Although retiring early, let alone before the penalty-free distribution age of 59 ½, seems like an impossible dream for some, it is...

Often, in the financial world, terminology can be used that the average person may not understand or have a firm grasp on what is being...

A Quick Backstory People told me growing up that I needed debt in my life and that debt was good. “I can’t get a mortgage without a credit score,” “I need a good credit score to get a personal loan,” “I can use credit cards for reward points,” and, of course, “I will just pay my card off every month,” are just a few examples that I and many others have used before. I always had a personal credit card to use for gas or small expenses and pay off the entire balance (almost) eve

The start of a new year often brings self-reflection for many people as they create their New Year’s resolutions. Although New Year’s...

Asset Classes Asset Classes, are they like Pilates at 9 am on Thursday? For those of you who have a background in science, like me, the...

Welcome Thank you, and welcome to the first installment of Whitaker-Myers Wealth Manager’s Investment Corner.  We hope you find this...

2023 marked an inflection point for markets with strong gains across both stocks and bonds. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq generated...