SMART INVESTORS DIVERSIFY

Growth, Growth & Income, Aggressive Growth, International & Mutual Funds…Why? If you listen to Dave Ramsey enough you will have heard...

FIVE FINANCIAL MOVES TO MAKE BEFORE HAVING A BABY

We've got baby fever at Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers! Our excellent Financial Coach, Lindsey Curry, and her husband, Chris, welcomed...

WHAT ARE TARGET DATE FUNDS?

The Basics of Target Date Funds If you have a retirement plan through work (401(k), 403(b), etc) and are putting money into it, it’s very...

2022 STUDENT DEBT RELIEF

On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, President Biden announced changes to student loan debt relief. The biggest item of note was up to $20,000...

CHANGING YOUR HABITS CAN HELP YOU SAVE ON YOUR UTILITY BILLS

Savi ng money in your budget with your utility bills Many people are looking for ways to save on their budget lately. With increasing...

ELIMINATE BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLUES WITH THESE MONEY-SAVING TIPS

“Back-to-School Season” is upon us Does anyone remember the “Most Wonderful Time of Year” Staples commercial with the parent happily...

SINKING FUND - SHOULD IT BE IN SAVINGS OR INVESTED?

The Benefits of a Sinking Fund If you've ever been in a meeting with me, we have likely talked about sinking funds. Some may say I'm...

SHOULD I BE TITHING ON A REGULAR BASIS?

As a Christian, Should I Incorporate Tithing into My Budget? What is Tithing? Let’s start with “what is tithing?” The word "tithe" comes...

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN A MONTHLY BUDGET?

Common Budget Set-up Questions As a financial coach, I hear some common questions when it comes to setting up a budget, even if someone...

RAMSEY SOLUTIONS LIVE STREAM SUMMARY: REAL ESTATE REALITY CHECK

1 Timothy 6: 6-7: “But god liness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of...

HOW LITTLE THINGS CAN MAKE A BIG IMPACT

How the “little things” can impact your budget Are you really good at not going overboard on the big stuff, and making outrageous...

PLANNING YOUR RETIREMENT: THE TEACHER'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TRS) OF TEXAS

As a public-school teacher in the great state of Texas, you are aware of the TRS (Teachers’ Retirement System) of Texas. What may not be...