Kelly Kranstuber
Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth 401(k)
Saving for Retirement Many people have an opportunity to save for retirement through an employer-sponsored 401(k). This is a great way...
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David Gearhart
Sep 303 min read
Actively Managed vs. Passively Managed Funds
With the number of available funds seemingly endless, it can be hard to tell what a fund’s investing strategy is. With so many ways to...
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John-Mark Young
Sep 165 min read
OPERS MEMBERS - YOU HAVE 3 RETIREMENT PLAN OPTIONS
If you are an OPERS employee, you may or may not already know that you have a choice in the type of retirement plan you participate in....
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David Gearhart
Sep 33 min read
Options for Retiring Before 59 ½
Although retiring early, let alone before the penalty-free distribution age of 59 ½, seems like an impossible dream for some, it is...
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Clay Reynolds
Jun 242 min read
A Breakdown of SIMPLE IRAs
SIMPLE IRAs are often mentioned when talking to clients. They either have one with a previous employer or want to know if they would...
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David Gearhart
Jun 103 min read
What are “Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs),” and how do these affect me?
Often, in the financial world, terminology can be used that the average person may not understand or have a firm grasp on what is being...
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Kelly Kranstuber
Jun 32 min read
Roth IRAs and Backdoor Roth IRA Contributions
What is a Roth IRA A Roth IRA is an investment vehicle that allows people to save for retirement using after-tax dollars. Those dollars...
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Summit Puri
Apr 224 min read
The Phases of Retirement
Work Graduation! Congratulations! You’ve graduated from work! You’ve probably gone through numerous graduations by now, but none as...
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Kelly Kranstuber
Mar 184 min read
Baby Step Motivation
A Quick Backstory People told me growing up that I needed debt in my life and that debt was good. “I can’t get a mortgage without a...
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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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David Gearhart
Nov 30, 20233 min read
Intrinsic Value vs. Market Value – What Do They Mean?
The concepts behind finance and investing can be very complex to most people. Often, looking at your portfolio can prove challenging to...
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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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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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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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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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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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