The "FIRE" movement ("Financial Independence, Retire Early") has gained a lot of momentum with Millennials. It's about living on a small percentage of income so you can retire 20-25 years early. At MCWS, we call this concept Financial Autonomy. Learn how we help clients achieve Financial Autonomy.

All humans possess psychological biases, and often they can lead to missed opportunities and poor decision-making. As an investor, understanding those psychological biases might help you be more aware of your own decision-making process. Find out what four key investing biases you should avoid to be successful in 2019.

After a thorough vetting of McKinley Carter’s practices and investment strategies, MCWS has been approved as a Third-Party Investment Manager with The Pittsburgh Foundation. Learn more.

A thorough recap of 4Q2018 Financial Markets and what may be ahead in 2019. Investors need to remember that successful investing is a marathon, not a sprint.

Your lifestyle is a reflection of the investment you’ve made in yourself – and that “personal” investment could change your life in a variety of ways. And, an investment in yourself is likely the very best investment you can ever make. So how do you invest in YOU? Here are nine ways to consider.

If offered an early retirement buyout by your employer, should you sign up or run away? At first glance, you might think the answer is pretty obvious; but each situation is different and, more often than not, early buyout options are complex and should be thoughtfully analyzed. Here are three crucial questions to ask yourself when considering a buyout option.

It’s officially the holiday season – a time of family, friends, and recognition of our blessings. It’s also a time that many generously choose to donate to their favorite charities. Unfortunately, this is also the time when those with unscrupulous motives prey on the unsuspecting. While we would hope we could spot a charity scam, sometimes it’s difficult especially when it’s one that pulls at our heart strings. Here are three crucial tips to ensure you don't get duped by a charity scam.

The risk of disability some time in your lifetime is out there for everyone, so should you do anything differently in your financial planning to address it? Because everyone’s individual financial situation is unique, there is no “one size fits all” answer here. But we can offer guidance on the right questions to ask when you have those important planning conversations with your trusted financial advisor.

While very few of us can give at the levels of famous philanthropists Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey, we still have more financial resources to make a difference in our communities than we may realize. Here are some important factors to consider when you wish to leave a lasting legacy.