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

Often, in the financial world, terminology can be used that the average person may not understand or have a firm grasp on what is being...

A Quick Backstory People told me growing up that I needed debt in my life and that debt was good. “I can’t get a mortgage without a...

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...

Asset Classes Asset Classes, are they like Pilates at 9 am on Thursday? For those of you who have a background in science, like me, the...

Welcome Thank you, and welcome to the first installment of Whitaker-Myers Wealth Manager’s Investment Corner.  We hope you find this...

2023 marked an inflection point for markets with strong gains across both stocks and bonds. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq generated...

The Santa Claus Rally sounds great, right?! The Jolly Saint Nick comes to town, bringing little Johnny a nice new toy and simultaneously...

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...

The concepts behind finance and investing can be very complex to most people. Often, looking at your portfolio can prove challenging to...

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

When Should I File the FAFSA? As you may already be aware, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not yet open and won't...

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...

I'm going through the Certified Kingdom Advisor material right now. It's great - thought-provoking, Gospel-centered, and it's challenging...

Timing the market refers to moving funds in or out of a financial market based on predictive methods. Active investors, who day trade and...

The National Bureau of Labor Statistics did a study in August 2021 looking at the number of jobs that people born between 1957 and 1964,...

There is a new sheriff in town, and a whole new supporting cast of characters. I'm kidding of course, but there is a new FAFSA coming...

Ben and Arthur - I wonder if any parents having two sons have ever named their children Ben & Arthur. I would assume so, but hopefully,...

My wife is a high school women's basketball coach. As such, and considering we have one daughter in junior high and one in late...