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Baby Step 4 Savings Explained

Introduction If you’ve read our blog articles, visited our website, or watched our YouTube channel, you can probably surmise that we are...

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May 19, 2025

Baby Step 4 Savings Explained

The U.S. National Debt - Can it be fixed?

National Debt With the new administration in place and past their first 100 days, we continue to see a moderate amount of clarity around...

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May 19, 2025

The U.S. National Debt - Can it be fixed?

Special Update: What U.S.-China Trade Progress Means for Investors

Markets rallied after news broke that the U.S. and China reached a 90-day trade agreement, reversing many of the April tariffs. Tariffs on Chinese goods dropped to 30%, and China’s on U.S. goods fell to 10%. President Trump’s tweet about 80% tariffs sparked concern, but Sunday night futures surged, erasing losses. This shift reduces uncertainty and mirrors 2018–2019 patterns. Long-term investors should stay focused, as history shows markets rebound once clarity returns.

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May 12, 2025

Special Update: What U.S.-China Trade Progress Means for Investors

The Benefits—and Limits—of a Revocable Living Trust in Estate Planning

A revocable living trust helps avoid probate, ensures privacy, and provides continuity if you’re incapacitated. But it doesn’t protect assets from lawsuits or help with Medicaid eligibility. It also doesn’t reduce taxes. To fill those gaps, consider an umbrella liability policy for asset protection and long-term care insurance for nursing home costs. A trust is a great start—but a complete plan requires more.

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May 7, 2025

The Benefits—and Limits—of a Revocable Living Trust in Estate Planning

Navigating Tariffs with Dave Ramsey’s Four Investment Categories 

In a global economy where international trade policies, such as tariffs, can heavily affect an investor’s portfolio, understanding how...

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May 5, 2025

Navigating Tariffs with Dave Ramsey’s Four Investment Categories 

Breaking Free from Concentrated Stock Risk: How Section 351 ETF Conversions Empower Investors

How to use section 351 ETF conversion to diversify concentrated stock positions.

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May 3, 2025

Breaking Free from Concentrated Stock Risk: How Section 351 ETF Conversions Empower Investors

What is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) Professional?

Have you ever noticed that licensed professionals like tax advisors, doctors, attorneys, or dentists proudly display their designations...

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April 28, 2025

What is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) Professional?

John-Mark Young Earns the Prestigious CFP® Certification

John-Mark Young has officially earned the Certified Financial Planner® certification after 14 months of study and dedication.

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April 22, 2025

John-Mark Young Earns the Prestigious CFP® Certification

How to Avoid Impulse Spending & Lifestyle Creep

Lifestyle creep has a way of quietly sucking away your wealth unless you understand how to manage it. The key to long-term prosperity is...

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April 21, 2025

How to Avoid Impulse Spending & Lifestyle Creep

Clay Reynolds Earns Enrolled Agent Designation, Expanding Tax Expertise at Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers

Clay Reynolds earns his Enrolled Agent designation from the IRS.

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April 15, 2025

Clay Reynolds Earns Enrolled Agent Designation, Expanding Tax Expertise at Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers

The Importance of Offense and Defense in Challenging Markets

Creating Offense and Defense In Your Portfolio Is The Key To Success In Retirement Investing.

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April 10, 2025

The Importance of Offense and Defense in Challenging Markets

John-Mark Young of Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers Named to Forbes’ List of Top In-State Wealth Advisors

John-Mark Young named to the Forbes List of Top In-State Wealth Advisors

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April 10, 2025

John-Mark Young of Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers Named to Forbes’ List of Top In-State Wealth Advisors

STRS Early Retirement Option Announced

STRS announced an early retirement incentive  for members with the defined benefit (also known as the BD Plan, which is the pension plan)...

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April 8, 2025

STRS Early Retirement Option Announced

Bible Verses To Help With Market Volatility (Anxiety)

Please enjoy these verses that I memorized and used when going through my Certified Kingdom Advisors designation.

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April 7, 2025

Bible Verses To Help With Market Volatility (Anxiety)

Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers Promotes Summit Puri to Co-Chief Investment Officer

Summit Puri obtains his CIMA designation and is promoted to Co-Chief Investment Officer at Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers

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April 2, 2025

Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers Promotes Summit Puri to Co-Chief Investment Officer

What is a Trust?

Introduction One topic that comes up very often during initial meetings with clients is whether or not they have a will or trust set up....

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March 31, 2025

What is a Trust?

Common Forms for Taxes

As we near the conclusion of this tax season, I have been reflecting on how confusing the tax process can be.  For those who don’t live...

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March 31, 2025

Common Forms for Taxes

How can I benefit from tax loss harvesting? - PART II

Last week, we took a look at tax loss harvesting  and reviewed how to avoid capital gains, but we also saw examples of how this could...

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March 24, 2025

How can I benefit from tax loss harvesting? - PART II

Reflections on My Visit to PIMCO’s Headquarters: Economic Insights and Investment Strategies

Reflections on my visit to PIMCO Headquarters - fixed income, trade policy and tariffs

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March 24, 2025

Reflections on My Visit to PIMCO’s Headquarters: Economic Insights and Investment Strategies

Financial Aid Chaos: What Is Going On?

March is supposed to bring college acceptance letters and financial aid offers, but instead, we’ve got a bit of a hot mess. First, there...

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March 17, 2025

Financial Aid Chaos: What Is Going On?
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