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What's Important to You About Money?
Chris Kittrell
Before you read any further, pause for a moment, step away from the noise, and ask yourself one simple question:...
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Figuring Out the Investment Puzzle
Nathan Smith
Our family escape room trips are always a highlight. The puzzles pull everyone in: Clues...
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Nuggets of Granola and Investing
Nathan Smith
Discover how evidence-based investing helps Knoxville families build lasting wealth in a world full of “crumbs.”
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Labor Day and Lessons From a Canoe
Nathan Smith
Labor Day is a natural reset. Learn how a tandem canoe lesson—finding rhythm, adjusting, and working with a guide—mirrors good financial planning.
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The Myth of Meaningful Numbers: From 12:34 to Dow 40,000
Nathan Smith
Seeing 12:34 or Dow 40,000 feels meaningful—but it’s mostly noise. Learn why investors should ignore arbitrary milestones and stick to a plan.
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Building Your Financial Toolbox: How Smart Planning Helps You Achieve Your Goals
Nathan Smith
Learn how financial planning, like a Swiss Army knife, uses tailored tools for efficient and effective strategies that align with your goals. Get ready for a secure financial future.
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Tune Out the Noise: Why Staying Focused on Your Financial Goals Matters
Nathan Smith
Learn how the discipline of staying focused on long-term financial goals mirrors the precision and focus required during a refueling mission. Don't let market noise distract you from your future.
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What Smoking a Brisket Can Teach Us About Investing
Nathan Smith
Patience, discipline, and the right strategy are key to both smoking a brisket and long-term investing. Learn how staying the course leads to success in financial planning.
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Bitcoin ETFs: Should They Be Part of Your Portfolio?
Nathan Smith
With Bitcoin ETFs now approved, investors wonder if they belong in a portfolio. We explore their risks, costs, and long-term impact on financial goals.
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What Terminator 2 Can Teach Us About Fear and Long-Term Investing
Nathan Smith
Markets can feel chaotic—like a machine uprising. But with a plan, discipline, and the right tools, investors can stay grounded and avoid emotional missteps.
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How a Rules-Based Trading Strategy Supports Long-Term Wealth
Nathan Smith
RK’s disciplined trading system keeps portfolios on track by buying low, selling high, and removing emotion from decisions. Here’s how that plays out over time.
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Poll Position
Nathan Smith
After last week’s matchup against Kentucky, the lone UK fan at RK has gone from...
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Bad Company
Nathan Smith
I recently switched to the classic rock station and happened to catch the tail end...
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