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Election Coverage 2024: Presidential Elections & Their Impact on Markets
How about some good news as it relates to your retirement and investment portfolio? It's 2024, and it's an election year! That might seem...

John-Mark Young
Mar 5, 20245 min read


Opportunity cost: An objective valuation and impact of your decisions
Did I make the right decision? In our day-to-day world, when we’re faced with decisions, there are two primary methods that our minds...

Summit Puri
Mar 4, 20244 min read


Are You Ready to get back on track with your goals?
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...

David Gearhart
Feb 29, 20243 min read


Investment strategies: Most common investment vehicles
What do you drive? I wish I could answer this question by saying I have that beautiful 67’ Shelby GT500 Mustang in my garage....

Summit Puri
Feb 26, 20246 min read


New Features Available in 2024 for 529’s and Roth IRA Rollovers
The new feature of the Secure Act 2.0 legislation allowing 529 plan account beneficiaries to roll over funds into their Roth IRA is now...

Andrew Young
Feb 26, 20242 min read


The Wealthy Concept: but make it We(a)llthy!
How long will we live? Some of you may know that I have a clinical and operational background. However, I have always had a passion for...

Summit Puri
Feb 15, 20243 min read


Roth Conversions and if they are a good option for you
As the calendar turns over, it is an excellent time to review your current tax situation and see if there are tax strategies that you can...

Jake Buckwalter
Feb 15, 20243 min read


Making Up for Lost Time – Funding an IRA for 2023
Each year, as we turn our calendars to January, we brace for the inevitable change that comes with a new year. The IRS has been on a tear...

Nick Allen
Feb 8, 20243 min read


Rule 72(t): Withdraw early from your retirement account without a penalty
What is rule 72(t)? Rule 72(t) refers to a section of the Internal Revenue Code that gives parameters to follow to make early withdrawals...

Clay Reynolds
Feb 1, 20243 min read


How to Navigate a Bull Market: Lessons Learned from 2023's Exceptional Returns
2023 marked an inflection point for markets with strong gains across both stocks and bonds. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq generated...

John-Mark Young
Jan 7, 20246 min read


Getting Out of Debt
Some of us reading this article may have been in debt at some point in our lives. It is a frightful, burdensome, overwhelming feeling...

Drew Hodgson
Dec 20, 20233 min read


Are you 59 ½ or Older and Still Working?
An In-Service Rollover Might Be Right for You Suppose you ever left an employer with a retirement plan you contributed to. In that case, you probably have been given information on how to rollover your old employer’s plan to another eligible retirement plan, like an IRA. A rollover occurs when you withdraw funds from an eligible retirement plan, like a 401(k), to another eligible retirement plan, like another 401(k) or an IRA, within 60 days. This typically occurs when you le

Whitaker Myers
Dec 19, 20234 min read


What Should I Consider Before the End of the Year?
As the end of the year approaches, there is no better time to analyze your finances to ensure you have maximized your accounts for the...

David Gearhart
Dec 7, 20233 min read


Planning Ahead – 2024 Retirement Contribution Limit Changes
The IRS recently announced the changes to the retirement contribution limits for 2024 for the various retirement account types. To make...

Andrew Young
Dec 7, 20232 min read


What successful retirees do
Being in the industry of helping everyday people save and plan for retirement has provided insight into what it takes to be successful...

Jake Buckwalter
Nov 30, 20233 min read


What is Gift Split, should I Gift Split, and when should I Gift Split?
What is considered a gift? Before deciding to gift split, understanding what qualifies as a gift is essential. Gifts can include money,...

Clay Reynolds
Nov 16, 20233 min read


All About ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
What is an ESOP? An ESOP, or Employee-Stock Ownership Plan, is a unique retirement plan allowing employees to own the company. Companies...

David Gearhart
Nov 16, 20233 min read


How to Choose Your Financial Advisor
What should you be looking for when searching for a Financial Advisor? Dave recommends that you ask the following when getting to know a...

Drew Hodgson
Nov 9, 20234 min read


Financial Planning & The Bible: Retire to Something - Not from Something
I recently stumbled upon a stat that got me thinking. It said, "that people who work longer are living longer". We've all heard the...

John-Mark Young
Nov 7, 20235 min read


Commonly Used Investing Terms That All Investors Should Know
Investing Terminology Overview Getting started with investing can be intimidating for many people simply because they do not understand the jargon used in the investment world. News media hosts and financial advisors are notorious for using acronyms and terms that average or new investors are unfamiliar with. A common word for this is “Finglish” or “Financial English.” Whether it is to try and impress their audience or sound more intelligent than they are, using “Finglish” mo

Whitaker Myers
Nov 2, 20235 min read
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