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John-Mark Young
Sep 2, 20236 min read
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...
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Kelly Kranstuber
Aug 31, 20233 min read
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?...
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John-Mark Young
Jul 1, 20236 min read
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...
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John-Mark Young
Jun 10, 20235 min read
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...
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Nick Allen
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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?
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Drew Hodgson
Dec 22, 20223 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,...
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Nick Allen
Dec 22, 20223 min read
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...
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Drew Hodgson
Dec 8, 20224 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...
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Nick Allen
Nov 25, 20223 min read
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...
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Drew Hodgson
Nov 24, 20224 min read
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...
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John-Mark Young
Oct 22, 20223 min read
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...
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Dustin Burkhart
Oct 12, 20222 min read
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)....
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Matthew Harris
Oct 6, 20225 min read
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...
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Dustin Burkhart
Sep 29, 20226 min read
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...
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John-Mark Young
Sep 10, 20224 min read
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...
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Kelly Kranstuber
Sep 9, 20224 min read
SMART INVESTORS DIVERSIFY
Growth, Growth & Income, Aggressive Growth, International & Mutual Funds…Why? If you listen to Dave Ramsey enough you will have heard...
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Jake Buckwalter
Sep 1, 20223 min read
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...
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John-Mark Young
Aug 27, 20226 min read
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...
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John-Mark Young
Jul 28, 20226 min read
HOW TO BE ONE OF THE HAPPIEST RETIREES
Every year my family, including my siblings' families and my mom, take a week and head down to the beaches of South Carolina (Hilton...
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Whitaker Myers
Jul 13, 20223 min read
PLANNING YOUR RETIREMENT: THE TEACHER'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TRS) OF TEXAS
As a public-school teacher in the great state of Texas, you are aware of the TRS (Teachers’ Retirement System) of Texas. What may not be...
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