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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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Emergency Fund: Concerns about Unexpected Expenses
Rus Hunt-Retired RK Senior Advisor
A solid emergency fund is essential for peace of mind. Aim for 3-6 months of living expenses to cover unexpected costs and protect against income loss. Build savings before investing.
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Politics, Government Spending, Taxes, Debt
Amanda Howerton, CFP®, CDFA®
Instead of asking the question, “Do politics affect the market?” I would suggest asking, “Do market reactions to politics matter?” And to this, I would answer, “No, if you have a good plan in place."
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Why Market Timing Fails: A Smarter Approach to Investing
Chase Kerby, CFP®, AIF®
Whether we are trying to predict future events or what directional reactions they will cause within the investment markets, no one has consistently proven to have this soothsaying power.
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Have Time? 529!
Daniel Maupin, CFP®
Funding education for the next generation can be a powerful gift that many families and individuals strive to accomplish. Time plays an important role when deciding the strategy.
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Jay Slagle, CFP®AIF®
For as long as I can remember, attending sporting events has been an important way...
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Navigating Market Storms: How a Solid Investment Strategy Keeps You on Course
Lytle Rather, CFP®,AIF®
Just like a golf game requires adjustments for changing conditions, your investment strategy should stay the course, even during economic and political storms. Stay calm and trust your plan.
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5 Questions with Crystal Meldrum
Crystal Meldrum
Get to know Crystal Meldrum of Rather & Kittrell Capital Management in Farragut, TN as she answers 5 questions about RK and her life.
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Proactive Gratitude
Chase Kerby, CFP®,AIF®
My family’s Thanksgiving celebrations have always been as traditional as an American holiday can be....
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Should I Invest in Dividend-Paying Stocks
Human beings are fascinating creatures and can be motivated to do just about anything we...
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D36K
Nathan Smith
The title may lead you to think of a set of coordinates in the classic...
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Left Gun, Right Square
Nathan Smith
If you are scratching your head wondering what in the world I’m talking about, you,...
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Know When to Hold'em
Nathan Smith
In the far-off time of the early 2000s, an East TN native took the poker...
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