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WHY THE U.S. DOLLAR IS STILL THE LEADING GLOBAL CURRENCY

John-Mark Young

Apr 20, 20237 min read

WHY THE U.S. DOLLAR IS STILL THE LEADING GLOBAL CURRENCY

On April 6th, 2023, Chris from Dallas, Texas (one of the SmartVestor Pro Markets Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers serves) called Dave to...

RECENT BANK FAILURES: BONDS, BAD RISK MANAGEMENT & BOOMTOWN INDUSTRIES

John-Mark Young

Mar 18, 20237 min read

Economy

RECENT BANK FAILURES: BONDS, BAD RISK MANAGEMENT & BOOMTOWN INDUSTRIES

The recent failure of three U.S. banks has raised concerns over the economy and financial system.

5 Key Insights to Guide Investors in 2023

John-Mark Young

Jan 31, 20235 min read

Economy

5 Key Insights to Guide Investors in 2023

2022 was a challenging year for investors. Markets fell into bear market territory and experienced the worst annual performance since...

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE DEBT CEILING YOU KEEP HEARING ABOUT

Jake Buckwalter

Jan 27, 20232 min read

Economy

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE DEBT CEILING YOU KEEP HEARING ABOUT

With the debt ceiling coming up, I decided it would be a good time to revisit this subject since it pops up from time to time.

BEAR MARKET STRATEGY: STAY CONSISTENT WITH YOUR 401(K) AND ROTH IRA

John-Mark Young

Nov 27, 20225 min read

Financial Coaching

BEAR MARKET STRATEGY: STAY CONSISTENT WITH YOUR 401(K) AND ROTH IRA

When thinking about pain, we know how the brain processes pain can provoke strong emotional reactions such as fear, anxiety, or, in some...

MARKET ROLLER COASTER: 2022’S LACK-OF AMUSEMENT PARK

Drew Hodgson

Oct 27, 20224 min read

Economy

MARKET ROLLER COASTER: 2022’S LACK-OF AMUSEMENT PARK

How frightening it is to look at your ROTH, IRA Rollover, Brokerage Account, etc., and see a performance number with a dreaded minus next...

SIMPLE, OPTIMISTIC, UNCONTROVERSIAL - 2ND QUARTER UPDATE UNWORTHY FOR MSM

Griffin Lusk

May 30, 20223 min read

Financial Coaching

SIMPLE, OPTIMISTIC, UNCONTROVERSIAL - 2ND QUARTER UPDATE UNWORTHY FOR MSM

Even though it’s the demand for negativity in the first place that drives the bulk of the news and information we see all the time, my...

WHITAKER-MYERS WEALTH MANAGERS MARKET UPDATE: MAY 2022

John-Mark Young

May 9, 20226 min read

Financial Coaching

WHITAKER-MYERS WEALTH MANAGERS MARKET UPDATE: MAY 2022

The year was 2007. I was a fresh, motivated young man. I was about a year and half away from finishing college and received a job offer...

NAVIGATING THROUGH THE MARKETS - APRIL 2022 INVESTMENT UPDATE

Dustin Burkhart

Apr 17, 20225 min read

Economy

NAVIGATING THROUGH THE MARKETS - APRIL 2022 INVESTMENT UPDATE

What is Taking Place in the Economy and Markets? The year 2022 has reminded us that markets can be volatile. So why now are we seeing...

Lindsey Curry

Mar 25, 20223 min read

Financial Coaching

GAS SAVINGS: TIPS & TRICKS

Do the current prices at the gas pump have you contemplating pulling out your old 10 speed bike buried deep in the back part of the...

GAS. GROCERIES. AND GROWING PRICE INCREASES.

Lindsey Curry

Mar 19, 20228 min read

Financial Coaching

GAS. GROCERIES. AND GROWING PRICE INCREASES.

I’m sure you have seen the rise in gas prices lately. They started out slowly, increasing gradually, but this past few weeks how can you...

MARKET VOLATILITY RETURNS - JANUARY 2022

John-Mark Young

Jan 24, 20224 min read

Financial Coaching

MARKET VOLATILITY RETURNS - JANUARY 2022

Do you ever go through something that you know is not going to be pleasant but ultimately is for your own good? I feel that way every...

Logan Doup

Jan 23, 20223 min read

Financial Coaching

SOARING WITH INFLATION

During Dave Ramsey’s Livestream event, on 1/13/2022, he and fellow Ramsey personalities Rachel Cruze and George Kamel briefly discussed...

John-Mark Young

Jan 1, 20225 min read

Financial Coaching

2022 INVESTMENT OUTLOOK

Welcome to 2022! What a year 2021 was – coming out of 2020 and the COVID lockdowns we anticipated a strong market and that is certainly...

DOES THE STOCK MARKET REALLY DROP IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEARS?

John-Mark Young

Sep 17, 20203 min read

Stock Market Investing

DOES THE STOCK MARKET REALLY DROP IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEARS?

Fall in Ohio is a magical time, isn’t it? The heat of the summer is dissipating yet the sting of winter’s cold days is far enough off...

THERE IS HOPE: THE CORONAVIRUS & YOUR MONEY

Whitaker Myers

Mar 25, 20202 min read

Financial Coaching

THERE IS HOPE: THE CORONAVIRUS & YOUR MONEY

We know that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted all of us and yet the level of impact can vary depending on your specific...

DAVE RAMSEY'S THOUGHTS ON HOW THE CORONAVIRUS IS AFFECTING THE ECONOMY

Whitaker Myers

Mar 6, 20201 min read

Economy

DAVE RAMSEY'S THOUGHTS ON HOW THE CORONAVIRUS IS AFFECTING THE ECONOMY

Last week, we shared a few articles that we have found to be helpful in understanding what is happening with the stock market. If you...

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