Finding a Way to Build Wealth in San Diego
When Bankrate came out last October with their best and worst cities to build wealth, while Houston residents felt proud, San Diego was hit hard. Local news outlets followed up with their own analysis and seemed to agree that while San Diego may attract the wealthy, wealth does not get built here. Bankrate used the […]
Read ArticleSan Diego Beaches: Does the beauty outweigh the cost?
While many may associate Los Angeles as the iconic city of California living, nothing quite compares to the beach lifestyle of San Diego County. The search term, “San Diego beaches” alone receives an average of 2,900 searches a month. From family-centered beaches like Moonlight Beach in Encinitas to coveted local surf spots like Trestles and […]
Read ArticleWhat is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional?
What is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional? The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification is the only financial planning certification that requires financial planners to put the needs of their clients ahead of their own. Financial planners who earn the CFP® certification meet rigorous standards of professionalism and ethics, and are required to uphold the values […]
Read ArticleWorthPointe’s Allison Blake Is Named A Finalist in the Women Who Mean Business Awards
WorthPointe Chief Operations Officer, Allison Blake is a finalist in the San Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Awards. This event recognizes dynamic women business leaders and role models who have contributed significantly to San Diego’s businesses. Allison is a driving force behind much of WorthPointe’s business. Her hard work ensures that our financial […]
Read ArticleAn American Retirement Crisis? By Charles L. Stanley CFP® ChFC® AIF®
The National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) recently released a public opinion research report that found that an overwhelming majority of Americans – 86 percent – believe the nation faces a retirement crisis. Some of the findings are: Some 86% of respondents agree that the nation […]
Read ArticleOne Illness Away From Disaster
By Allison Reed It can be exciting to run a solo financial planning practice, but there are some significant downsides to going it alone. What would happen to your practice if you passed away or became disabled? How would your family be affected? And what about your clients? I don’t want to be overly dramatic, […]
Read ArticleFor the Solo Entrepreneur, a SEP-IRA, or a Solo 401 (k)
For the successful solo business person with no employees, but maybe a spouse, choosing the best option for retirement savings is important. You want to be able to set aside the greatest amount with the options that are important to you. People in this category are often consultants or solo professional practitioners of some sort. […]
Read ArticleShould You Make Your Year-End Charitable Gifts From Your IRA?
by Charles L Stanley CFP® ChFC® AIF® When entering retirement, having a big, fat IRA feels good. It provides a certain sense of security —and that’s a good thing. However, when you consider estate planning for a family with a taxable estate in excess of $5.25 million, that big, fat IRA is a horrible asset […]
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