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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...

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July 2, 2023

15% OF MY INCOME: BEFORE OR AFTER MY EMPLOYER MATCH?

CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN FROM A CFP PROFESSIONAL

Lately I’ve been engrossed in the world of watching my LinkedIn feed. Now remember LinkedIn is supposed to be the anti-Facebook social...

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July 1, 2023

CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN FROM A CFP PROFESSIONAL

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...

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June 29, 2023

THE WASH SALE RULE

AVOIDING VACATION DEBT

Vacation planning means budget planning As summer starts, if you’re like me, you’re already looking forward to that vacation that’s been...

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June 29, 2023

AVOIDING VACATION DEBT

WHAT IS AN AMORTIZED LOAN?

Is there ever a “smart” loan to take out? According to our friend Dave Ramsey, “Debt is dumb….” This is generally true because “the...

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June 25, 2023

WHAT IS AN AMORTIZED LOAN?

JOHN-MARK YOUNG NAMED TO 2023 FASTEST GROWING ADVISORS TO WATCH

President and Chief Investment Officer John-Mark Young has been named to AdvisorHub's list of the top Financial Advisors for a second...

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June 20, 2023

JOHN-MARK YOUNG NAMED TO 2023 FASTEST GROWING ADVISORS TO WATCH

DIRECT INDEXING: A BOLD NEW FRONTIER

Technology has improved almost every area of our lives – why can’t it improve our investing? For those of us, that subscribe to the Dave...

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June 16, 2023

DIRECT INDEXING: A BOLD NEW FRONTIER

ESG INVESTING – REASONS FOR STEERING AWAY

I have received numerous questions from clients recently asking if we were doing any ESG investing for them. Most of them request that...

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June 15, 2023

ESG INVESTING – REASONS FOR STEERING AWAY

MAXIMIZE YOUR GIVING THROUGH A DONOR-ADVISED FUND

Charitable giving and tax benefits There are many things to consider when mapping out your tax plan for the year. One thing to take into...

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June 15, 2023

MAXIMIZE YOUR GIVING THROUGH A DONOR-ADVISED FUND

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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June 11, 2023

LOOKING TO RETIRE - LOOK AT THE LONE STAR STATE, TEXAS

PLANNING FOR THAT NEXT TRIP

Vacation Mode With the weather warming up and the sun shining more, we all long for that next vacation. Whether heading to the beach for...

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June 7, 2023

PLANNING FOR THAT NEXT TRIP

YOUR CLIENT PORTAL IS GETTING A MAJOR UPGRADE!

If you’re not getting better, you’re falling behind. Technology makes this statement even more true. In the last week of May and the...

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June 4, 2023

YOUR CLIENT PORTAL IS GETTING A MAJOR UPGRADE!

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS – PART III – DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS AND COSTS

Understanding the Costs of Daily Operations In recognition of Small Business Month, Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers is partnering with our...

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June 2, 2023

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS – PART III – DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS AND COSTS

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS – PART II – WHAT TO SET IT UP AS AND TAX IMPLICATIONS

The Right Setup In recognition of Small Business Month, Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers is partnering with our CPA and fellow small...

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May 25, 2023

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS – PART II – WHAT TO SET IT UP AS AND TAX IMPLICATIONS

BUDGET-FRIENDLY RECIPE FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY

Fresh Seasonal Choices Did you know shopping seasonally can save you money? Especially when buying produce! If you purchase what is...

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May 25, 2023

BUDGET-FRIENDLY RECIPE FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY

What the Looming Debt Ceiling Deadline Means for Investors

Let me start out by saying if Dave Ramsey would do a solid for his country and run for President, we wouldn't be in this mess. With...

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May 22, 2023

What the Looming Debt Ceiling Deadline Means for Investors

MUTUAL FUNDS OR ETFS AND THE BENEFITS OF EACH

What are the differences between mutual funds and ETFs?

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May 18, 2023

MUTUAL FUNDS OR ETFS AND THE BENEFITS OF EACH

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS PART I – THE FIRST STEPS

In recognition of Small Business Month, our CPA will discuss the steps to opening a successful small business.

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May 18, 2023

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS PART I – THE FIRST STEPS

THE BENEFITS OF LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

Long-term disability insurance. What are the risks, and the benefits of it?

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May 18, 2023

THE BENEFITS OF LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

TO INVEST ALL AT ONCE OR OVER TIME?

We will evaluate the pros and cons of employing both dollar cost averaging and lump sum methods in investing.

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May 11, 2023

TO INVEST ALL AT ONCE OR OVER TIME?
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