How investor psychology influences decisions, especially during market volatility  In the world of investing, logic and data often take...

Tariffs can greatly impact investments, and Dave Ramsey’s four categories—Growth, Growth & Income, Aggressive Growth, and International—respond differently. Growth stocks may be hit hardest, while Aggressive Growth and International companies may benefit. Diversifying across all four can help reduce risk. Understanding these effects with the help of a financial advisor can guide smarter investing in uncertain times.

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Being in the United States Military has some perks. One of those is Combat Pay. If you are earning or have ever earned money while in a...

Managing the sequence of return risk in your retirement planning process I am not a gambler.  But I have seen it close enough to...

When starting a career as a young adult, it can often be challenging to understand the best ways to use your money. It can be...

The S&P 500, the key benchmark for the growth and growth and income portion of an investment portfolio, is comprised of eleven sectors,...

What is Mean Reversion? Mean reversion is a financial concept that describes the tendency of a stock or index price to return to its...

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

Annuities “You get an annuity; you get an annuity, you get an annuity, and in fact… everyone gets an ANNUITY!”   It's not a common phrase...

After a historic campaign, Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election and Republicans have won control of the Senate. For half...

The Efficient Market Hypothesis  (EMH) The efficient market hypothesis (EMH) is a theory that suggests that share prices accurately...

Saving for Retirement Many people have an opportunity to save for retirement through an employer-sponsored 401(k). This is a great way...

From conversations I’ve had, most investors have a firm grasp of why stocks move up and down (because of market trends, economy, or...

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...

As with many things in life, knowing what we’re supposed to do and actually doing it are two separate things. This is true for our...

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

At Whitaker Myers Wealth Managers , we aren’t shy about the importance of portfolio diversification. Because fund-based investing is...

What is a HENRY? The acronym HENRY, "high earner, not rich yet," encapsulates a demographic segment often associated with millennials...

What does “Portfolio Rebalancing” mean? There are many terms  used in the finance world. You may have heard your financial advisor or...