Not All $1 Million is Created Equally
Many people put their noses to the grindstone for years and years, working hard, saving, and investing with the goal of ultimately having $1 million. While that might seem like a perfectly admirable goal, to me it seems a bit short-sighted; not knowing the kind of life you desire, or where your journey is headed, […]
Read ArticleStart With the End in Mind
The younger you are, the less you’re likely able — or willing — to think about what your retirement might be like. That’s OK, but you probably do know one thing, even if you’re a millennial with years and years to save toward your future: you want to have enough money to support your lifestyle […]
Read ArticleAre You Too Paralyzed to Plan?
Analysis paralysis — we’ve all been there at some point. I know I’ve been guilty of it. As a financial advisor, I see it all too often with millennials and Gen Xers when it comes to financial planning. And for even bigger topics, like retirement planning, it can feel so daunting they choose to never […]
Read Article401(K) Fees: Grasping at Shadows
“Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.” — Aesop A recent survey conducted by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. revealed just how little people know about the fees they pay for their 401(k) plans. The survey of 1,000 investors found only 27 percent of them know their 401(k) […]
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 ArticleFinancial Strategies for a Job Change
It can happen to anyone. Suddenly, you are between employers. And you don’t know how long it will take to land your next job. Especially in Orange County, where there is a thriving community of entrepreneurs, job change is common — and is not always predictable. Even if you are voluntarily moving directly […]
Read ArticleSaving Taxes the Smart Way
Business owners might have a 401(k) and think they are doing the best they can to save on taxes today and save for retirement tomorrow. What they don’t know is that they can, depending on age, more than triple the amount of tax deferred savings and reduce their taxes at the same time. How to […]
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