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Drew Hodgson
Nov 9, 20234 min read
How to Choose Your Financial Advisor
What should you be looking for when searching for a Financial Advisor? Dave recommends that you ask the following when getting to know a...
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Matthew Harris
Nov 2, 20237 min read
The best cost-saving tips to experience an in-person sporting event
Seeing my favorite team play would be fun, but can I afford it? Sometimes, this is one of those discretionary spending categories we want...
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Kelly Kranstuber
Nov 2, 20235 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...
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Matthew Harris
Sep 20, 20235 min read
Long-Term Care: Do you have a plan?
Like many other issues in life, if you do not have a plan, you are planning to fail. Although we will address the financial aspect of...
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Jake Buckwalter
Sep 20, 20232 min read
What Ohio’s EdChoice program can mean for you, and what scholarship money could be available
Ohio recently expanded the EdChoice program to allow families of all income levels to apply for some scholarships to be used in grades...
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Drew Hodgson
Sep 14, 20234 min read
Breaking the cycle of Paycheck to Paycheck in 4 Steps
Helping you get out of the paycheck-to-paycheck mentality Living Paycheck to paycheck is a burden many Americans face. Around 78% of all...
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Stephen Armstrong
Sep 14, 20233 min read
What is an Emergency Fund, and Why Do I Need One?
An emergency fund is like a safety net, providing peace of mind during unforeseen circumstances. This money needs to be liquid and...
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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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Nick Allen
Aug 24, 20235 min read
College Savings Options
Exploring the 529 and the UTMA for College Savings Options With the fall semester commencing, it’s an appropriate time to consider saving...
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Stephen Armstrong
Aug 17, 20234 min read
All Things Roth: IRAs, Employer Plans, Backdoor Roth IRA & Mega Backdoor Roth
Roth and Traditional IRAs With a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA), money is put in after paying income tax on it, and then you...
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Andrew Young
Aug 17, 20232 min read
The High Earners Tax - Net Investment Income Tax
One tax most are not familiar with is the Net Investment Income Tax or NIIT. This is also sometimes referred to as the Obamacare...
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Jake Buckwalter
Aug 2, 20232 min read
RISK ASSETS
Worrying can be okay “The market climbs a wall of worry” and “This time is different” are two of my favorite quotes regarding investing....
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Drew Hodgson
Jul 30, 20234 min read
OPTIMAL SAVING & INVESTING
Finding the best ways to save while investing For those interested or worried about saving, this article will help clarify the options...
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Kelly Kranstuber
Jun 28, 20232 min read
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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Drew Hodgson
Jun 28, 20233 min read
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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Nick Allen
Jun 24, 20233 min read
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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Andrew Young
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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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Nick Allen
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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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John-Mark Young
Jun 3, 20235 min read
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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Nick Allen
May 17, 20233 min read
MUTUAL FUNDS OR ETFS AND THE BENEFITS OF EACH
What are the differences between mutual funds and ETFs?
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