Should 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 ArticleThe 3 Biggest Misunderstandings About Options
In part 1 of this series, I described the main ways options are used (income, protection, favorable stock entries and diversification) as well as how they compare to stocks, risk-wise. Now, let’s talk about the biggest misunderstandings people have about options. First, people tend to learn just one strategy and then incorrectly assume the characteristics […]
Read Article5 Retirement Questions You Should Ask Yourself
One topic that comes up often in conversations with our clients is retirement planning. While goals and dreams may differ, there is one common theme — financial security. More specifically, many ask the question, How much monthly income will I have during retirement? Situations will vary from person to person. That is why we never […]
Read ArticleAsk the Chief: Why is Gamma the Same for Call and Put Options?
Before I answer, I should warn anyone who is new to options trading that understanding my answer to this question requires you to already have a basic understanding of options. The truth is, all calls and puts don’t have the same Gamma. So a better way to ask the question is “Why do calls and […]
Read ArticleFinancially Navigating a Cross-Border Life
As a full-service wealth management advisory firm, WorthPointe advisors weigh in on issues like the ones noted in this article during the planning process. Those who have these one-off challenges would be better served to speak with a local tax lawyer to gain the required advice. As a U.S. citizen married to a non-citizen, or […]
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 […]
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