Property Tax Savings for California Seniors (55+)
You may not consider your 55th birthday as a milestone, however, there may be more reason to celebrate than you think. At the age of 55, several options for tax savings become available for those considering selling and repurchasing real estate in California. Traditionally your property tax base is calculated by the assessed value of […]
Read ArticleHow to Respond to a Data Breach
You may have read that hackers broke into the Equifax database and stole personal information tied to 143 million Americans. The hackers accessed people’s names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. They also stole credit card numbers for about 209,000 people and dispute documents with personal identifying information […]
Read Article9 Tips on Purchasing and Financing Your New Home
Since the beginning of the year, we’ve covered several topics that span the financial planning spectrum. This month, we’d like to take a slightly different tack and discuss the ins and outs of buying a home. For many, it will be the biggest purchase ever made, one that is an enormous investment with plenty of […]
Read ArticleWhat is WorthPointe’s Value Proposition?
We’re quite aware you have many options when it comes to choosing a wealth management firm to help you achieve your financial goals. For that reason, we believe it’s important to be able to clearly communicate our value proposition — so you understand the WorthPointe difference. The value we offer clients is succinctly noted in […]
Read ArticleClimbing to New Highs
A recent report revealed that the S&P 500 Index has closed at 42 news highs since July 11, 2016. That’s the day the S&P 500 hit its first all-time closing high in almost 14 months. A quick review of data from the St. Louis Federal Reserve reveals the index of 500 large companies added five […]
Read ArticleFinding the Right IRA Match for You
All investments have a combination of benefits and limitations for its investor. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), however, also have nuanced eligibility requirements based on your employment type and income level. Selecting a retirement account isn’t always easy to navigate which is why we recommend that you sit down with financial planner to discuss your options […]
Read Article6 Ways to a Happier Retirement
Picture this — it’s Friday afternoon, your work is done and you have the weekend ahead of you. But what makes this weekend different than any other weekend is that you have a two-week vacation following it. You wish your colleagues well, they express similar thoughts and you head toward freedom. Of course, you’re excited! […]
Read ArticleWorthPointe Ranked as Top Registered Investment Advisor by Financial Times
Financial Times has named WorthPointe among the top Registered Investment Advisors in the US. The criteria to be included in the list is strict and we are pleased to meet the standards of this list. Financial Times invited more than 2,000 advisors to complete a lengthy application that gave them more information about their practices. […]
Read ArticleMay Market Commentary: Ignore the Distractions
The steady diet of headlines pouring out of the Trump administration has been unsettling for most Americans, regardless of where they sit on the political spectrum. We know equity markets loathe heightened uncertainty — and what is happening in Washington is generating an enormous amount of political uncertainty. The word “impeachment” has even been bandied […]
Read ArticlePurchasing Real Estate in San Diego: America’s Finest City
When you put it out into the universe that you’re interested in purchasing real estate in San Diego you begin to hear a lot of opinions. Your spouse may be quick to rattle off a lengthy “wants” list. You’ve been reading about how it’s a seller’s market yet the interest rates are still low. And […]
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