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2023 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION BEST PRACTICES
The new year brings new goals, resolutions, and even the occasional inflation-adjusted retirement contribution limit. Ah, the things we...
Nick Allen
Nov 25, 20223 min read
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3 MISTAKES PEOPLE AGES 22-30 MAKE WHEN IT COMES TO SAVING & INVESTING
Young people have all the time in the world and they’re bulletproof, as a 23-year-old, I would know. Thinking critically about how their...
Drew Hodgson
Nov 24, 20224 min read
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HIGH YIELD SAVINGS ACCOUNTS & MONEY MARKETS – FREE MONEY
One thing I’ve been talking about with clients more this year, especially as the year has progressed and interest rates have increased,...
Andrew Young
Nov 23, 20223 min read
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SHOULD INVESTING BE BORING?
Investments in the news It’s been tough to turn on any financial news network lately without hearing headlines regarding the saga at FTX...
Jake Buckwalter
Nov 23, 20223 min read
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STAYING ON BUDGET THIS CHRISTMAS
With the Christmas Season rapidly approaching and inflation at an all-time high you may have already thought about your shopping budget....
Nick Allen
Nov 17, 20223 min read
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UNIQUE GIFTING IDEAS WITH GIFT CARDS – BOTH TO GIVE AND RECEIVE!
Have you thought of asking for or giving a gift card recently? “What would you like for your birthday?” Or how about, “Is there anything...
Lindsey Curry
Nov 17, 20224 min read
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MIDTERM MENTALITY
Some of the greatest factors as to why a market declines is because the market isn’t sure of what is going to happen. When consumers,...
Drew Hodgson
Nov 10, 20223 min read
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THE GROCERY STORE GAME – HOW TO PREP THE RIGHT WAY, PART II – THE MEAL PLAN
The importance of meal planning As important as an exercise program is, the same importance is placed on meal planning, both if you’re...
Lindsey Curry
Nov 10, 20224 min read
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LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM CAPITAL GAINS EXPLAINED
What happens when I sell a stock or bond that has increased in value? Have you been eyeing a new vehicle, rental property, or any...
Stephen Armstrong
Nov 10, 20222 min read
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MEASURING YOUR RISK BEFORE INVESTING
You work hard to earn a living, but if you’re new to investing you might be wondering how exactly your money can go to work for you. At...
Nick Allen
Nov 10, 20224 min read
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THE GROCERY STORE GAME – HOW TO PREP THE RIGHT WAY. PART 1 – THE GROCERY LIST
Mistakes easily made with the grocery store. Have you ever run into the grocery store for “just a few things” and ended up with “a few...
Lindsey Curry
Nov 4, 20224 min read
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SAVING FOR COLLEGE USING A 529
How do I save for my kid’s future college expenses? As Advisors, this is a common question that clients have for us. There are many ways...
Logan Doup
Nov 4, 20223 min read
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MARKET ROLLER COASTER: 2022’S LACK-OF AMUSEMENT PARK
How frightening it is to look at your ROTH, IRA Rollover, Brokerage Account, etc., and see a performance number with a dreaded minus next...
Drew Hodgson
Oct 28, 20224 min read
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HOW WATCHING AN INFLUENCER ON SOCIAL MEDIA CAN AFFECT BUDGETS
What is an “influencer”? Influencers are more of a modern term gaining popularity in the last several years, due mainly to social media....
Lindsey Curry
Oct 28, 20224 min read
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GOVERNMENT TREASURIES: BACK IN VOGUE
In high school, there was this thing called “high waters.” If your jeans or khakis showed any of your socks or, worse yet, the skin from...
John-Mark Young
Oct 23, 20224 min read
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2023 RETIREMENT PLAN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS & TAX BRACKETS ANNOUNCED
It’s the super bowl for Financial Planners and Tax Planners! Ok, maybe that is a little extreme but every year the IRS announces changes...
John-Mark Young
Oct 23, 20223 min read
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HALLOWEEN IS SCARY, SCAM CALLS DO NOT HAVE TO BE
Scam Calls Don't Have to be Scary! ‘Tis the season for all things scary and creepy. There are a lot of things to be scared of but getting...
Whitaker Myers
Oct 21, 20224 min read
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2022 YEAR END PLANNING IDEAS: WHITAKER-MYERS WEALTH MANAGERS
Time flies! I was reminded of that saying this week as my wife began prepping for her 5th season of coaching high school girls'...
John-Mark Young
Oct 19, 20225 min read
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FACEBOOK GROUPS: THE GOOD AND BAD TO SAVING MONEY
How Facebook Groups can save you money, or make you take a hit on your budget. Have you ever been sent a Facebook invite to join a...
Lindsey Curry
Oct 15, 20226 min read
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SOCIAL SECURITY OFFERS AN 8.7% COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT IN 2023 AND DECREASES MEDICARE PART B PREMI
The Social Security Administration COLA The Social Security Administration is set to announce the 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)....
Dustin Burkhart
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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