AB150 – Positive Change for CA Small Business?
Russell W. Hall, CFP®, CPWA® Russell W. Hall, CFP®, CPWA®

AB150 – Positive Change for CA Small Business?

California recently passed a bill that may help certain business owners, so read on if you have a partnership, LLC, or S corporation headquartered in that state.

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Are College Degrees Worth the Cost?
Aimee Calderon, CFP® Aimee Calderon, CFP®

Are College Degrees Worth the Cost?

The cost of attending a four-year university in the United States has risen an average of 8% per year over the last 20 years…It is no wonder that parents and students together must carefully weigh the benefits of a higher education versus the cost and debt…

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Auto Insurance Mistakes to Avoid
Carl Lachman, MBA, CFP® Carl Lachman, MBA, CFP®

Auto Insurance Mistakes to Avoid

Recently I asked an insurance agent what mistakes he sees people make when they buy auto insurance. Below are the auto insurance mistakes he has seen many people make.

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Taxes, Taxes, Taxes
David K. Little, CFP®, CFA David K. Little, CFP®, CFA

Taxes, Taxes, Taxes

While details are still sketchy on the potential tax increases, there are proposals floating around that we can use to give us an idea about what MIGHT happen.

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Is Bitcoin an Investment?
Russell W. Hall, CFP®, CPWA® Russell W. Hall, CFP®, CPWA®

Is Bitcoin an Investment?

Should I invest in Bitcoin? At Eclectic Associates, we’re getting asked this a lot right now.

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Tax Tips
Aimee Calderon, CFP® Aimee Calderon, CFP®

Tax Tips

As you work on your taxes or with your accountant to complete your return and plan for 2021, here are a few things to watch for.

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2021 Tax and Market Update
David K. MacLeod, CFP®, CFA David K. MacLeod, CFP®, CFA

2021 Tax and Market Update

As we continue into 2021, here’s a look back at the first quarter of the year.

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Should My Trust Be My Beneficiary?
Russell W. Hall, CFP®, CPWA® Russell W. Hall, CFP®, CPWA®

Should My Trust Be My Beneficiary?

In California, where our financial planning firm is located, the probate process is lengthy and expensive.

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Why does inflation matter?
Travis McShane, CFP®, CFA Travis McShane, CFP®, CFA

Why does inflation matter?

If you have ever met with Scott Rojas here at our office, you have likely heard him refer to inflation as the heart disease of personal finance.

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