Coming out of 2021-2022’s historical high inflation, investors are concerned about inflation and its long-term impact. Here are a few common questions from our clients.
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Does the California homeowners’ insurance crisis have any hope?
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Are you thinking about filing for Social Security benefits and/or Medicare? Here are some helpful points to help you do a self-check to ensure your application process goes smoothly, so that you can avoid hiccups, and maximize your benefits.
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The 1% strategy has many applications to the process of growing wealthy, from saving more money to building a business or even getting a new insurance quote. These small victories, done consistently, do add up over time.
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The recently signed bill by President Joe Biden was a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill which includes Secure 2.0 Act retirement savings legislation. This landmark legislation includes many changes to retirement savings. Here’s a rundown of some key points that we think may have direct impact on your retirement saving strategies.
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Being self-employed and owning a business provide many benefits but it can pose challenges for your personal finances. Here are some financial planning tips for small business owners to consider.
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For California families with college age children, the Californians For All College Corps is an opportunity to teach financial responsibility and civic obligation to young adult children. This blog discusses what the College Corps program is, and if California families should consider getting their children involved.
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Business owners in the state of California who have been hit hard by the pandemic may avail themselves of the resources that the government has made available to them. In this blog we will discuss the major California relief programs available for small businesses.
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Most people think of Social Security as a benefit that will come into play in retirement. But have you ever considered the scenarios in which you may need it before that?
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As the pandemic has spread, many small businesses have been impacted by the social distancing and stay-at-home orders. If your business has taken a hit, it’s good to know your options under the Stimulus Package. Here is a quick summary of the basics.
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News that the coronavirus is spreading has caused short-term market volatility and it is likely to continue. Although we anticipate that the coronavirus will remain a concern in the coming months, the full and lasting impact on the global economies remains unclear at this point.
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The Social Security Administration website offers a variety of resources. Here’s a new feature that may help you with your retirement planning.
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Tax planning is probably your least favorite activity but you’ll thank us for it. Here are some tax planning ideas for year end 2019 - get this out of the way before the holidays
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The Secure Act is on the House’s agenda and it brings with it a series of implications for investors of all types.
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Here are some tips about how to reduce income tax for 2019.
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Marriage is a union in many ways. You may have the emotional aspects covered, but what about making the dollars and cents work? Financial tension is a big reason that many marriages fail. Read our seven financial tips for newly married couples to hear some tips for starting off on the right foot.
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As the holidays is when many people make charitable donations, it’s a good opportunity to brush up on your giving IQ. Are you making the right moves to maximize value for both you and the charity? How smart a charitable giver are you?
Take this 5 question quiz to find out!
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Planning a financial life for yourself is complicated enough with competing goals such as pursuing a career, raising a family, saving for college and saving for retirement. But what about when an aging parent needs help or when an adult child moves home?
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