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Don’t Let Your Kids Ruin Your Retirement Plan
If you help your adult kids out financially, what consequences will they face? Will they learn a positive or negative lesson?
When is the Best Time to Buy a Long-Term Care Policy?
With expensive premiums as a backdrop, it’s reasonable to wonder if this is the best time to buy long-term insurance or if it’s better to wait.
California and Retirement Taxes: Is the State Friendly to Retirees?
Is California tax friendly for retirees? How does California differ from other states, and what can you do about it?
How an Independent Financial Advisor Can Help You Make Better Money Decisions
An independent financial advisor doesn’t receive mandates from any other company. That means they are beholden only to their clients.
Some Thoughts On This Week's Market Declines
After a volatile but overall slightly positive week for the markets last week, we’ve seen more large declines this week.
How Presidential Election Years Affect the Stock Market
Do presidential election years affect the stock market? We look at the numbers and provide our perspective.
Market Update: The Impact of Coronavirus
We are monitoring developments carefully. Stocks dropped sharply on Monday as the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continued to spread.
Leaving an Inheritance to Your Kids: How Much Money Is Right?
Here are some points to consider when trying to decide how much money to leave your children.
Coronavirus and Market Update
As you already know, stock markets around the world have continued to decline. Sentiment has reversed dramatically. Just last week, U.S. stock market indexes hit an all-time high.
How to Avoid Outliving Your Money in Retirement
It’s common for people to worry about outliving their money in retirement. Here are points to help you feel confident about your retirement.
2020 Key Tax Numbers for Individuals
The IRS announced key tax numbers for 2020. Here what you need to know about federal tax changes.
LAPD Deferred Retirement Option Plan: What You Need to Know
The Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) for L.A.’s police and fire personnel can help increase retirement savings. Here’s what you should know.
What the SECURE Act Means for Your Retirement
The SECURE Act will affect how people use their retirement accounts. Here’s a rundown of what the act could mean for your retirement.
Hire a Financial Advisor or Do It Yourself: What’s Right?
Here are top considerations to help you decide whether to hire a financial advisor or do it yourself.
How to Use a Donor-Advised Fund for Your Charitable Giving
A donor-advised fund has features that make it attractive, including the tax deduction. Here are tips to use a DAF in your charitable giving plan.
Should You Take a Pension Buyout Offer?
If you are offered a pension buyout offer, here are three factors to consider as you weigh your options.
How to Set a Retirement Travel Budget
Setting a travel budget in retirement is not as easy as it is when you are working. Here are some points to help you enjoy traveling without hurting your budget.
Year-End Financial Planning You Should Be Doing Now
As the year winds to a close, it is time to see if there’s any year-end financial planning that you can take advantage of.
IRA Rollover Rules to Know
There could be a lot of reasons why an IRA rollover makes sense for you, but make sure you know these IRA rollover rules first.
Athletes and Their Money
Some professional athletes get million-dollar contracts and end up bankrupt. What personal finance lessons can we learn from them?