Clay Reynolds
Rule 72(t): Withdraw early from your retirement account without a penalty
What is rule 72(t)? Rule 72(t) refers to a section of the Internal Revenue Code that gives parameters to follow to make early withdrawals...
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John-Mark Young
Jan 76 min read
How to Navigate a Bull Market: Lessons Learned from 2023's Exceptional Returns
2023 marked an inflection point for markets with strong gains across both stocks and bonds. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq generated...
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Drew Hodgson
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Getting Out of Debt
Some of us reading this article may have been in debt at some point in our lives. It is a frightful, burdensome, overwhelming feeling...
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Kelly Kranstuber
Dec 19, 20234 min read
Are you 59 ½ or Older and Still Working?
An In-Service Rollover Might Be Right for You Suppose you ever left an employer with a retirement plan you contributed to. In that case,...
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David Gearhart
Dec 7, 20233 min read
What Should I Consider Before the End of the Year?
As the end of the year approaches, there is no better time to analyze your finances to ensure you have maximized your accounts for the...
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Andrew Young
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Planning Ahead – 2024 Retirement Contribution Limit Changes
The IRS recently announced the changes to the retirement contribution limits for 2024 for the various retirement account types. To make...
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Jake Buckwalter
Nov 30, 20233 min read
What successful retirees do
Being in the industry of helping everyday people save and plan for retirement has provided insight into what it takes to be successful...
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Clay Reynolds
Nov 16, 20233 min read
What is Gift Split, should I Gift Split, and when should I Gift Split?
What is considered a gift? Before deciding to gift split, understanding what qualifies as a gift is essential. Gifts can include money,...
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David Gearhart
Nov 16, 20233 min read
All About ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
What is an ESOP? An ESOP, or Employee-Stock Ownership Plan, is a unique retirement plan allowing employees to own the company. Companies...
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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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John-Mark Young
Nov 7, 20235 min read
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...
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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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John-Mark Young
Oct 22, 20237 min read
Giving: God, Gospel & Generosity
I'm going through the Certified Kingdom Advisor material right now. It's great - thought-provoking, Gospel-centered, and it's challenging...
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John-Mark Young
Oct 4, 20236 min read
The Benefits of a Sale-Leaseback Arrangement for Elderly Clients and Their Families
By a mile, the most asked question I get is, "am I ready to retire?" Retirement is technically the single largest expense you'll ever...
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John-Mark Young
Sep 26, 20236 min read
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,...
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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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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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John-Mark Young
Sep 2, 20236 min read
Ben & Arthur: Why Investing Early Is the Key to Achieving Financial Goals
Ben and Arthur - I wonder if any parents having two sons have ever named their children Ben & Arthur. I would assume so, but hopefully,...
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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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