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California’s Prop 19 – Good, Bad, or Somewhere In Between?
California’s Prop 19 – Good, Bad, or Somewhere In Between?

Once again, a slew of California propositions have been voted into law. One in particular, Proposition 19, may affect you or your loved ones if you own or will inherit property located in California.

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Russell W. Hall, CFP®, CPWA®December 22, 2020
What is a Health Savings Account and How Does it Work?
What is a Health Savings Account and How Does it Work?

If you’re starting a new job or just evaluating your employee benefits, it’s possible you might see the option to open a Health Savings Account (HSA).

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Russell W. Hall, CFP®, CPWA®December 7, 2020
COVID-19: What about vaccines? What about travel?
COVID-19: What about vaccines? What about travel?

The following is the transcript of a remote video interview I recently did with Dr. Dan Gluckstein, an infectious disease specialist.

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Carl Lachman, MBA, CFP®November 24, 2020
2020 Year-End Financial Planning You Should Be Doing Now
2020 Year-End Financial Planning You Should Be Doing Now

There are some year-end financial planning opportunities you can still do that could make a difference for years to come. Here are a few ideas you can use.

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David K. MacLeod, CFP®, CFANovember 13, 2020
Annuities – A Deeper Dive
Annuities – A Deeper Dive

Annuity contracts tend to be complex and difficult to understand, even for financial professionals.

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James I. Moore, CFP®October 26, 2020
Fear or Fad
Fear or Fad

When it comes to making investment decisions, two questions must be asked.

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David K. Little, CFP®, CFAOctober 12, 2020
What to Do When You Have Competing Goals
What to Do When You Have Competing Goals

One of the first steps to achieving goals is to prioritize them. We can help clients prioritize by looking at time horizons for goals and interest rates on debts.

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Aimee Calderon, CFP®September 28, 2020
529 College Savings Plans - Refunds, Rollovers and Reimbursements
529 College Savings Plans - Refunds, Rollovers and Reimbursements

As colleges and students struggle to adapt to a changing environment, this year has brought up a number of questions about 529 college savings accounts.

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Russell W. Hall, CFP®, CPWA®September 10, 2020
When Should I Apply for Social Security?
When Should I Apply for Social Security?

It’s common to wonder when you should start taking Social Security. Here are points to help you feel more confident about this decision.

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Retirement PlanningCarl Lachman, MBA, CFP®September 1, 2020Social Security, Retirement Savings, inflation, investment management, retirement projections, full retirement age
Risk and Return
Risk and Return

These two words are foundational in the world of finance, but without any additional context they can be difficult concepts to grasp.

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Travis McShane, CFP®, CFAAugust 18, 2020
The CARES Act and Required Minimum Distributions
The CARES Act and Required Minimum Distributions

Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, on March 27, 2020. What does this mean for you?

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James I. Moore, CFP®July 29, 2020
Seven Tips You Can Do Now to Cut Next Year’s Tax Bill
Seven Tips You Can Do Now to Cut Next Year’s Tax Bill

Rates may fluctuate up and down, the government may change rules to incentivize or discourage behavior, but one truth remains – taxes aren’t going away!

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Russell W. Hall, CFP®, CPWA®June 25, 2020
Don’t Let Your Kids Ruin Your Retirement Plan
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?

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Retirement PlanningCarl Lachman, MBA, CFP®June 9, 2020retirement savings, inflation, investment management, retirement projections, contingency fund, kids
When is the Best Time to Buy a Long-Term Care Policy?
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.

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David K. MacLeod, CFP®, CFAMay 28, 2020
California and Retirement Taxes: Is the State Friendly to Retirees?
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?

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Russell W. Hall, CFP®, CPWA®April 17, 2020
How an Independent Financial Advisor Can Help You Make Better Money Decisions
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.

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James I. Moore, CFP®March 25, 2020
Some Thoughts On This Week's Market Declines
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.

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David K. Little, CFP®, CFAMarch 12, 2020
How Presidential Election Years Affect the Stock Market
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.

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Investment ManagementDavid K. MacLeod, CFP®, CFAMarch 11, 2020investing, presidential elections, presidential election cycle theory, investment strategy, market timing, Donald Trump
Market Update: The Impact of Coronavirus
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.

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David K. MacLeod, CFP®, CFAFebruary 28, 2020
Leaving an Inheritance to Your Kids: How Much Money Is Right?
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.

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Estate PlanningAimee Calderon, CFP®February 26, 2020inheritance, IRA, philanthropy, legacy
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