Market Commentary March 2015
In the midst of 2008-09’s downward economic spiral, gloom, and talk the economy could enter a Great Depression, the S&P 500 Index ended March 9, 2009 at 676.53, according to data provided by the St. Louis Federal Reserve. Few predicted at the time that stocks had put in a bottom, and investors had just given […]
Read ArticleSocially Responsible Investing: You Can (Just About) Have It All
In the old days, not so long ago, investors had to decide if it was worth it to them to sacrifice returns by supporting socially responsible companies instead of “sin” companies that produced a more robust bottom line. Looking at it simply from an investment perspective, some studies found that excluding sin companies resulted […]
Read ArticleMarket Commentary February 2015
Volatility is a word analysts throw out frequently when markets gyrate sharply over a short period of time. One day it’s sheer ecstasy and the next day if feels like despair. Investopedia defines it this way: “Volatility refers to the amount […]
Read ArticleTop Transfer Tax Techniques
Death and taxes are a pairing we often hear featured together due to Ben Franklin’s famous quote “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Death will take us all, but we can have some control over taxes, especially Transfer Taxes. First, let’s start by understanding that Transfer Tax […]
Read ArticleMarket Commentary January 2015
What a predictable and very unpredictable year 2014 was. Yet, that could be said about every year! For starters, the U.S. economy picked up steam throughout 2014, and the S&P 500 Index racked up another double-digit gain following 2013’s 30% advance. The economic forecast was reasonable. Though a call for another double-digit advance may have […]
Read ArticleInvesting For Trusts
As part of your overall estate plan, you and your advisor may explore the possibility of using a Trust to accomplish your goals and objectives. Because of the complexity of these financial instruments, it is critical to have a well versed team of professionals in place to guide you through the process. Investing for Trusts […]
Read ArticleThe Special Needs Trust
An issue in Estate Planning that will not arise often, but can be a very important issue to the families who need them, is a Special Needs Trust. A special needs trust (or supplemental needs trust) is a tool that can help provide for the needs of an individual who is disabled, without jeopardizing his or her eligibility for government benefits. […]
Read ArticleWorthPointe Awarded Designation of Top 50 Fastest Growing RIA Firms
Financial Advisor Magazine has named WorthPointe one of the top 50 Fastest Growing RIA Firms. We dedicate this award to our clients, we owe our growth to your trust in us. As WorthPointe continues to grow and add top financial planners in San Diego, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Orange County, we are committed to maintaining […]
Read Article“We asked a palm reader and a financial adviser how to handle our money” in Market Watch
While we don’t necessarily agree with the writer’s conclusion we are happy to have been used as a source. “We asked a palm reader and a financial adviser how to handle our money.” Written by Priya Anand Market Watch
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