ALL THINGS EMERGENCY FUNDS Let’s start with defining an emergency fund, which is simply money put into a liquid and accessible account to...

There's inherent risk in the stock market. The stock market has highs and lows, but how can you measure your investment portfolio?

What should I do if my identity is stolen? Finding out that you are a victim of identity theft is very unnerving. You start having...

Despite all the apocalyptic talk these days, there are several reasons why the world is not ending financially.

On April 6th, 2023, Chris from Dallas, Texas (one of the SmartVestor Pro Markets Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers serves) called Dave to...

With spring approaching, let’s take action to tackle cleaning your home efficiently and affordably. Many may see spring cleaning as an...

If The Financial Aid Awards Are Lacking In April, parents of high school seniors are looking at their financial aid letters. It's a...

As the article title says, many clients must work to rewire their brains in a bear market. This isn’t easy for everyone to do.

Let's review some options to get the most out of your hard-earned money.

After a few weeks of running, it got me thinking about the fundamental similarities between investing and running.

To say a lot is going on in the world right now seems like an understatement, doesn’t it? You're not alone.

Like a fitness coach might map out and encourage healthy habits, so does a financial coach.

Finding a financial advisor is hard. Here are a few simple questions to ask the Financial Advisors you are interviewing.

“My house is paid off, but I have other debt; should I do a home equity line of credit?” Lets talk about it.

Let’s be proactive in our approach to cold temperatures, so we don’t shake the budget when they do hit.

Why do you invest? Ok I get it... you probably invest because you're trying to retire at some point in your life or you'd like to make...

In this article, we will share some suggestions on how to increase your income.

The impacts of life insurance A huge part of financial security is life insurance. Although it can often feel like another expense...

In this article, we will explore the idea of Fiduciary Duty and what to look for in an advisor.

With the debt ceiling coming up, I decided it would be a good time to revisit this subject since it pops up from time to time.