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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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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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Planning for Retirement: Finding Purpose Beyond Finances
Hannah Whatley, CFP®, AIF®
A fulfilling retirement is about more than money. Discover why purpose, curiosity, and connection matter just as much as financial security in your retirement plan.
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Looking Back at 2023: What It Meant for Markets, the Economy, and Your Financial Plan
Rather & Kittrell Team
2023 brought market gains, AI breakthroughs, and economic surprises. Here’s what happened and how it might shape your financial plan for the year ahead.
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Buying a Home in Uncertainty: A Financial Planner’s Perspective
Hannah Whatley, CFP®, AIF®
Buying a home is emotional, especially in uncertain markets. Learn how planning, preparation, and trusted advice can help you make confident financial decisions.
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Why "Average" Rarely Happens: Lessons from LeBron James & Investing
Chase Kerby, CFP®, AIF®
LeBron James has never had an “average” game—just like the market rarely returns exactly 10%. Learn why long-term success in investing, like in sports, comes from consistency.
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Why the Economy Feels Uncertain Despite Strong Data?
Rather & Kittrell
Economic data looks strong, yet uncertainty lingers. Learn why the disconnect between the numbers and public sentiment exists—and how to navigate uncertainty with confidenc
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Why Timing the Market (or Life) Rarely Works
Rather & Kittrell
Like investing, big life decisions—like buying a home—happen slowly, then all at once. Learn why preparation matters more than timing when making financial choices.
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Financial Planning Checklist: Preparing for Retirement at Any Stage
Hannah Whatley, CFP®, AIF®
A comprehensive financial checklist for planning ahead and approaching retirement. Covering savings, debt, investments, insurance, estate plans, and more.
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What the U.S. Credit Downgrade Means for Your Financial Plan
Rather & Kittrell
Fitch downgraded U.S. debt in 2023. Here’s what that means for markets, borrowing costs, and your long-term financial plan.
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Will the Fed Raise Rates Again? What It Means for Inflation and Your Plan
Rather & Kittrell
With inflation still above target, the Fed faces tough choices. Here’s what higher interest rates could mean for markets—and your long-term financial plan.
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$67M Ranch Sale Shows What Patience in Investing Can Really Do
Chase Kerby, CFP®, AIF®
A $130K land purchase in the 1940s turned into $67M. The real lesson? Patient investing over decades can beat big headlines and help secure generational wealth.
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Why Ignoring the Noise May Be the Smartest Investment Strategy
Rather & Kittrell
In a world of endless headlines, smart investing means knowing what to ignore. Here’s what deep reading and decades of experience have taught us.
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