What Are You Teaching Your Kids About Money?
WorthPointe advisors John Chapman and Matt Addington — both fathers of three — talk about the need to educate children about money in a new video. The discussion was spurred by a recent Twitter post from Kyng Kyren, Can’t Be No Sucka Wit Ya Money, which shows him talking with his young daughter about things […]
Read ArticleThe Financial Realities of Having Children for the LGBT Community
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. Can We Afford a Child (or Children)? While you may be over the moon about the possibility of a baby in the house, […]
Read ArticleWhy You Should Pay Attention to Asset Allocation
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complementary resource to aid for the community. One of the best ways to start the asset allocation in a portfolio is with a foundation of an asset that will avoid […]
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 […]
Read ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Credit
This is an excerpt from Chapter 5 of Certified Financial Planner™ Scott O’Brien’s brand new e-book Surviving to Thriving: A Financial Resource for Divorcées and Widows. This e-book brings you in depth information from 7 experts across industries to help women manage the financial and personal elements of life’s major transitions. Download your complimentary copy […]
Read ArticleDivorcing from a Lender’s Point of View
This is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of Certified Financial Planner™ Scott O’Brien’s brand new e-book Surviving to Thriving: A Financial Resource for Divorcées and Widows. This e-book brings you in depth information from 7 experts across industries to help women manage the financial and personal elements of life’s major transitions. Download your complimentary copy […]
Read ArticleOrange County Homeowners’ Guide to Cut Your Tax Withholding
Do you get big tax refunds every year? Cut them out! This article will show you how. In a following article, I offer to help you fill out your W4 and DE-4, or check your math, for free. (See details to follow; there’s no sales pitch, no obligation of any kind.) Also in a […]
Read ArticleHow to Prepare for Your Kids’ College Expenses
Fact: the inflation rate on college tuition is outpacing that of the general economy — and financial aid isn’t keeping up. With a three-percent rise in 2015 on what’s already mouth-dropping higher education expenses, it’s no wonder parents everywhere are concerned over how to save for their kids’ college expenses — and why so many […]
Read ArticleSet Your Kids Up for Financial Success: The Fun Way to Teach Investments
Prepping your kids for a life of financial literacy and an understanding of investing (beyond the standard talk of allowances and savings accounts) is crucial to their financial stability and success in the long run. With the amount of resources on the market today, it’s literally never too early to start — and with your […]
Read ArticlePreserving Your True Wealth
Helping clients protect, preserve and grow their financial wealth is what I do every day. However, I recently realized that as a wealth manager, I’m able to add value in an area outside of the financial realm by helping people preserve and protect their true wealth: their memories. Think about it. All you really are […]
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