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SEP IRA vs. Solo 401(k)
Introduction If you are a small business owner or self-employed, you may be looking for tax-advantaged ways to save for retirement above...
Kelly Kranstuber
Jan 215 min read
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Additional Types of Insurance for Families and Individuals to Consider
Basic Insurance In addition to health, home, umbrella, and auto insurance, each family and most individuals should consider a few other...
Kelly Kranstuber
Nov 21, 20244 min read
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Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth 401(k)
Saving for Retirement Many people have an opportunity to save for retirement through an employer-sponsored 401(k). This is a great way...
Kelly Kranstuber
Oct 14, 20244 min read
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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
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Baby Step Motivation
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...
Kelly Kranstuber
Mar 18, 20244 min read
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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,...
Kelly Kranstuber
Dec 19, 20234 min read
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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
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Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan Options and Considerations for Terminated Employees
You recently left an employer where you were contributing to their 401(k), 403(b), or some other qualified retirement plan. Now what?...
Kelly Kranstuber
Aug 31, 20233 min read
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THE WASH SALE RULE
Rules for Investing Investing in the stock market can be profitable, but it also comes with several complexities and rules that investors...
Kelly Kranstuber
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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FACTS OVER FEAR FOR FINANCES
Despite all the apocalyptic talk these days, there are several reasons why the world is not ending financially.
Kelly Kranstuber
Apr 23, 20233 min read
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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
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