“Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on, after others let go.” – William Feather Winners don’t quit the stock market. Period. Investors always win over the long term. It’s quite easy to see in the chart,...
So you’re thinking about giving a family member some money to help with a down payment on a home. Or maybe you want to help contribute to a college fund for your grandkids. But you have heard about a...
No one ever sets out to invest money and have it end up as a loss, but over time, most investors will end up with some winners and some losers. A strategy called tax-loss harvesting is a way to...
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are tax-advantaged medical savings plans, which can act like both a personal checking and investment account. In fact, HSAs are the most tax-advantaged account that exists. It is the only type of account with the...
We have talked a lot about financial wellbeing in our past blogs and how not to let our emotions derail our financial plan, yet FOMO (fear of missing out) is trending now and deserves our attention. Did someone ever...
Proposition 19 recently passed in California, the results of which could mean property tax breaks for those over 55 in the state and potential tax increases for those inheriting homes from their parents or grandparents. For those homeowners thinking...
Are you dreaming of retirement, or currently in retirement and dreaming of a new chapter in life? Once a year everyone should take the time to review and update their financial plan. In addition to your financial needs, it’s...
Retirement planning can start in any decade of your life. In Chapter 2 of the book, Your Insiders’ Guide To Retirement, we say you must have a plan. Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding...
Friday is the day of Summer Solstice. This is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. For us this means an early dawn, long day, and a late sunset. Meanwhile, south of the equator, winter begins....
Have you noticed how often we talk about planning? We are all busy planning trips, making plans for our busy week ahead, and even planning what to eat for dinner. The headlines are full of plans in motion too....