Protect Your Assets And Your Free Time
Time is Money. Time is at a premium these days, and with work following us on our phones, it can be hard to draw a boundary and embrace quality time outside of the office. If you’re like many dedicated entrepreneurs, this dilemma will resonate. You may feel like you’ve devoted so many hours to building […]
Read ArticleRobo Investing: The Dealer and Junkie
I’m waiting for my man Twenty-six dollars in my hand… He’s never early, he’s always late First thing you learn is that you always gotta wait I’m waiting for my man (Lou Reed) © EMI Music Publishing These lyrics are from a Velvet Underground (Lou Reed) song entitled, “I’m Waiting For The Man,” about […]
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“As a boutique San Diego financial advisory firm, WorthPointe provides clients with the benefit of expertly tailored and customized advice.” – AdvisoryHQ We’ve made one of AdvisoryHQ’s lists for the second year in a row in San Diego. WorthPointe has been named as one of the top 10 San Diego Financial Advisors. AdvisoryHQ selects the […]
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To understand what happened in the markets the week of February 5, you need an understanding of the psychological forces behind what happened. The VIX isn’t just an index that reflects what’s going on with options. It’s a psychological measure, and that’s where the media comes in. You cannot directly trade the VIX. Yet, the […]
Read ArticlePart 1: Volatile Markets – What is “the VIX”?
I’ve gotten a lot of questions about what happened with the markets the week of February 5. Many of the questions are on volatility and “the VIX.” Explaining an event caused by many complicated tools can prove very difficult, especially when most investors have no background. In this series, I’m going to escort you step […]
Read ArticleWorthPointe Wealth Management Celebrates Surpassing $500 MILLION In Assets Under Management
Few companies offering personalized wealth management strategies ever reach $500m assets under management. It’s a rare milestone and certainly one worth celebrating, but the financial planners at WorthPointe are already gearing up for their next stage of development. To Christopher Van Slyke, founder and CEO, business is all about serving clients better. It’s less about […]
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WorthPointe works on your schedule. Austin Financial Advisor Morgan Smith explains how he uses his tech tools to meets clients where they’re at, even if they’re laying on a beach in Bali.
Read ArticleShould You Consider Investing Your Home Equity?
In our decades of experience, we’ve found that this strategy may not be appropriate for everyone. For some, it has caused more harm than good. For others, it has been beneficial. We, however, wanted write on the topic, because it is a topic that we are often asked about. To properly consider your options, you really […]
Read ArticleIs It Smart to Invest in Cryptocurrency?
In 2009 with the emergence of Bitcoin, the legitimacy of cryptocurrency was scrutinized and hosted polarizing opinions on whether investing in this highly-complicated digital asset was really…well, an asset to begin with. At its birth, Bitcoin attracted more hobbyists than traditional investors and had a slow and varied upbringing in the market. Fast forward to […]
Read ArticleWhat Does Tax Reform Mean for You?
As a financial planner, I’ve certainly been getting my share of questions about the recently passed tax reform. In this article, I’ll address some of the most common concerns I’m hearing from clients, but how the changes in the tax code will affect you specifically is something you should discuss with your tax accountant. What’s […]
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