Welcome to W.J. Yost Financial Services ...
... and thank you for visiting my website. My name is Jason Yost and my team and I have been helping Dave Ramsey listeners in Savannah, GA and the surrounding areas for over 10 years. We serve clients from Savannah, GA to Pensacola, FL to Beaufort, SC and all over the U.S. including our military overseas. We look forward to seeing if we can serve you and your family.
As a Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro we provide the same type of philosophy and responsible financial planning that you’ve come to expect from Dave Ramsey, Financial Peace University and The Dave Ramsey Show.
Our goal is to help you answer your questions and put a plan in place to help you reach your goals. Ask yourself the following:
Do you have all of your financial pieces organized and in one place where you can easily view and update them?
Do you have enough in savings? Are you protected if something happens to you?
Do you know where all of your investments are and how they work together? Do you have confidence in the way you are invested?
Do you know what it takes to reach financial independence, and what does financial independence mean to you?
What about your kid’s education, and your other goals?
If not, you can ... and we can help.
We can help you set and work towards reaching your financial goals, keep track of your investments, and help you better understand your financial options.
To learn more please contact us directly at 912-201-3753 or send me an email at jason@wjyost.com.
We look forward to helping you make the most of your circumstances and plan for your family’s future.
"The SmartVestor program is a directory of investment professionals. Neither Dave Ramsey, SmartVestor, Financial Peace University nor The Dave Ramsey Show are affiliates of W.J. Yost Financial Services or Independent Financial Partners (IFP)."
Helpful Content
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
Steps to Protecting a Child with Disabilities
Planning for children with special needs can be confusing but by working together, we can help navigate those challenges.
AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship
The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
Value vs. Growth Investing
Among stock-market investors there’s long been a debate between those who favor value and those who favor growth.
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Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
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Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

