President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt per borrower has been knocked down by the Supreme Court and the COVID-driven student loan payment pause expires on August 31, 2023. Many of the 43… Read More
Many people think of budgeting the same way they think of dieting: the only way to do it is to cut everything fun out of your life. Instead, think of creating a budget as an exercise in examining your priorities… Read More
Social Psychologist Lee Ross ran an experiment where he took peace proposals created by Israeli negotiators and labeled them Palestinian. He then labeled Palestinian peace proposals as Israeli. He presented them to Israeli citizens and asked them which ones they… Read More
Bonds are essentially loans. You give a company or some other entity money, they pay you interest, and eventually give you your original investment back. United States Treasury-Bills or T-Bills work a little differently. T-Bills are short-term securities issued by… Read More
For those of you who have been paying into Social Security for your entire working careers, the day when you finally retire and begin receiving your Social Security benefits is likely going to be a happy one. But for many,… Read More
Often times when I speak to clients during our financial planning process, their goals for retirement are usually to maintain the lifestyle they currently have and maybe to enjoy some more free time for family and travel. There is pride… Read More
For those who are charitably inclined, the end of the year is an important time to check in with your tax preparer and confirm your charitable giving tax strategy. If you would like to learn more about the tax benefits… Read More
In the U.S. and much of the world, credit plays a significant part in our financial systems. Establishing and maintaining a credit score allows individuals to access financial products like mortgages or small business loans. Using a credit card responsibly… Read More
It’s late summer in San Diego and you’re spending the day at the Del Mar Racetrack. You’re not much of a gambler but the sun, the cocktails, and the excitement of the crowd puts you into the betting mood. Again,… Read More
Money is an emotional subject. Whether you are a saver, a spender, a conservative investor, or a resolute risk-taker, you feel something about your money. You may have felt nervous when the stock market dropped. Or you may have felt… Read More
Recently I attended a 2-day conference for CPAs through CalCPA on the topic of estate and trust planning. One of the more interesting topics