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What Impacts Your Credit Score and How to Improve It Over Time

In our experience, a credit score can be the first step an individual may take down the path of financial planning. A strong credit score can be an early financial goal when applying for a loan, whether it is applying for a credit card, student loans, or possibly a mortgage, because credit scores are important

Zach Bachner • 5/11/2025

Stock Market Commentary May 2025

In February, after the administration announced Tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, many US business owners decided to front-end load import purchases to potentially avoid Tariffs. This helped cause GDP to be negative in the first quarter at -0.3% since Imports are viewed negatively within the GDP calculations. For the S&P 500, both February and

Ken Wink • 5/5/2025

Are Youth Sports Worth the Investment? A Financial Perspective for Families

As parents, we can understand the importance of supporting our children’s goals and encouraging them to explore their interests and pursue their dreams. However, as financial advisors, we also understand that sometimes there needs to be a limit to what is allowed. We have seen, both personally and professionally, how much time and money youth

Zach Bachner • 5/1/2025