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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
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Understanding Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) in Retirement Plan Rollovers
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,...
John-Mark Young
Sep 26, 20236 min read
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Why Bonds Are Still Essential for the Retirees Portfolio
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...
John-Mark Young
Sep 2, 20236 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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15% OF MY INCOME: BEFORE OR AFTER MY EMPLOYER MATCH?
Things like a savings rate for retirement seem so trivial in the grand scheme of life, right? I’m reminded of that as I watched my...
John-Mark Young
Jul 2, 20236 min read
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LOOKING TO RETIRE - LOOK AT THE LONE STAR STATE, TEXAS
It’s a rainy Sunday, and there’s not much to do – no swimming, no basketball with my son, and we just enjoyed a wonderful lunch at The...
John-Mark Young
Jun 11, 20235 min read
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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND THEIR BENCHMARKS
There's inherent risk in the stock market. The stock market has highs and lows, but how can you measure your investment portfolio?
Nick Allen
Apr 27, 20233 min read
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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
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WHERE TO FOCUS YOUR RETIREMENT PLANNING
Dueling Contributions Beginning Baby step 4 (Funding retirement accounts) can be exciting for anyone who has emerged victoriously from...
Nick Allen
Dec 22, 20223 min read
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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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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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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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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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INFLATION: WHAT IS IT, HOW DOES IT WORK, WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
Inflation: What is it? Inflation is a word that is not spoken of regularly in our social circles. It has been mostly used in financial...
Matthew Harris
Oct 7, 20225 min read
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT
Social Security is a benefit nearly 1/5th of the country is currently receiving and the majority of working Americans pay into it. How is...
Dustin Burkhart
Sep 30, 20226 min read
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TAX TIP: MEDICARE PREMIUMS BASED ON RETIREMENT INCOME
Healthcare has undoubtedly been a hot topic in the last few years. However, for those of us in the retirement planning industry, we’ve...
John-Mark Young
Sep 11, 20224 min read
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SMART INVESTORS DIVERSIFY
Growth, Growth & Income, Aggressive Growth, International & Mutual Funds…Why? If you listen to Dave Ramsey enough you will have heard...
Kelly Kranstuber
Sep 10, 20224 min read
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WHAT ARE TARGET DATE FUNDS?
The Basics of Target Date Funds If you have a retirement plan through work (401(k), 403(b), etc) and are putting money into it, it’s very...
Jake Buckwalter
Sep 2, 20223 min read
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FINANCIAL PLANNING: HOW MUCH DO I NEED FOR RETIREMENT?
Have you ever thought you had a goal nailed down? Exactly what you need to do, how long it’ll take, and when you’ll get there. Then as...
John-Mark Young
Aug 28, 20226 min read
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