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Individual Stocks: Risk, Reward
At Whitaker Myers Wealth Managers , we aren’t shy about the importance of portfolio diversification. Because fund-based investing is...

Nick Allen
Aug 19, 20244 min read


HENRY - High earners, not rich yet
What is a HENRY? The acronym HENRY, "high earner, not rich yet," encapsulates a demographic segment often associated with millennials...

Summit Puri
Aug 12, 20242 min read


What Portfolio Rebalancing is, and its importance
What does “Portfolio Rebalancing” mean? There are many terms used in the finance world. You may have heard your financial advisor or...

Jake Buckwalter
Aug 12, 20243 min read


Risk Ability vs. Risk Tolerance
Great Reads If you get to know me personally, you’ll learn that I love to read. I frequently share interesting reads and books with our...

Summit Puri
Aug 5, 20243 min read


A Breakdown of SIMPLE IRAs
SIMPLE IRAs are often mentioned when talking to clients. They either have one with a previous employer or want to know if they would...

Clay Reynolds
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Roth IRAs and Backdoor Roth IRA Contributions
What is a Roth IRA A Roth IRA is an investment vehicle that allows people to save for retirement using after-tax dollars. Those dollars...

Kelly Kranstuber
Jun 3, 20242 min read


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

Summit Puri
Jan 12, 20244 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


Intrinsic Value vs. Market Value – What Do They Mean?
The concepts behind finance and investing can be very complex to most people. Often, looking at your portfolio can prove challenging to...

David Gearhart
Nov 30, 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


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...

Kelly Kranstuber
Nov 2, 20235 min read


MUTUAL FUNDS OR ETFS AND THE BENEFITS OF EACH
What are the differences between mutual funds and ETFs?

Nick Allen
May 18, 20233 min read


THE IMPORTANCE OF PORTFOLIO REBALANCING
Over time, the investments in a portfolio may shift, creating imbalances and potentially increasing risk.

Whitaker Myers
Apr 6, 20233 min read


REWIRE THE BRAIN IN A BEAR MARKET
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.

Drew Hodgson
Mar 22, 20233 min read


INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE: AVOIDING CAPITAL GAIN TAXES ON THE SALE - 1031 Exchange DST
My friend Dave Ramsey invests in two things: mutual funds with long track records of success and paid-for real estate. He loves real...

John-Mark Young
Mar 19, 20234 min read


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

Andrew Young
Mar 16, 20233 min read


CORPORATE EARNINGS: IT'S WHAT YOU'RE BUYING!
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...

John-Mark Young
Feb 15, 20236 min read


ORGANIZING YOUR FINANCES IN 2023
New Year’s Resolution: 2023 When it comes to fresh starts, there is no better time than the start of a new year. People are hopeful,...

Drew Hodgson
Dec 22, 20223 min read


STOCKS, BONDS, AND BEYOND FOR INVESTING
Should I consider expanding my investing beyond stocks and bonds? For most time periods, some combination of stocks and bonds has worked...

Matthew Harris
Dec 15, 20225 min read


HOW RISK TOLERANCE AFFECTS YOUR FUTURE
In investing, risk tolerance is a phrase used to describe how much an individual is willing to see their account fluctuate, due to the...

Drew Hodgson
Dec 8, 20224 min read
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