Have you ever embarked on a home improvement project? You are confident you can complete the task, but you are unfamiliar with the details. A “how to” clip is usually available on YouTube, but there isn’t a practical way to reach out with follow-up questions. You need guidance from a caring individual. That is where […]
Read ArticleA Typical Day at WorthPointe
Anthony G. Ferreira, Partner and Financial Planner, breaks down the bulk of his workload and sheds light on his ability to service clients both inside and outside the office.
Read ArticleCan The Lottery Ruin Your Life?
“For most people who win the lottery, it actual ruins their life.” Charles Stanley has decades of financial planning experience. He’s seen a little bit of everything when it comes to personal finance. Wealth building is a mindset that is unfamiliar to a lot of people. Charles uses the lottery to explain how our behavior […]
Read ArticleTrust Basics
Lots of people talk about trusts and while there are multiple reasons why you may want to consider setting one up, understanding exactly what a trust is and does isn’t always clear. Our own Charles L. Stanley, WorthPointe Partner and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, boils it down to the simplest of terms:
Read ArticleTax Traps to Avoid in Retirement
“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” It is a quote that comes down to us from Benjamin Franklin, who uttered the phrase in 1789. Taxes–federal, state, local, sales tax, property tax, gasoline tax, […]
Read ArticleCrosscurrents
The tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite, and key measures of mid-sized and small companies touched new highs in June. Much of the underlying momentum can be traced to faster economic growth, rising corporate profits, and still-low interest rates. Another factor that lends support–S&P 500 companies repurchased a record $189.1 billion of their own shares in the first […]
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Congratulations! We know you’ve already heard that from family and friends, but after four years of college — or more if you have obtained an advanced degree — you deserve it. And the well-wishing cheers go beyond Johnny or Jane; well done, mom and dad! A couple of weeks ago, one of our advisors was […]
Read ArticleBuilt for Collaboration
WorthPointe is unique for many reasons and one of them is for its collaborative business model. Similar to a law practice, our financial planners and staff work towards the same common goal. Learn more about how our business model stands out from San Diego Partner and Financial Planner, Anthony G. Ferreira.
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Are there many important things to be done when a parent is declining in health that you don’t read about too often? Most definitely — and I’d like to share some lessons learned that might help those of you who find yourself in this situation. There is plenty of information to be had on the […]
Read ArticleHow to Earn the Future You Deserve
By all accounts, Joshua Wilson is a successful, respected, and thriving professional. But none of his achievements were handed to him–not ever. Growing up in distressed Haleyville, Alabama, Joshua received a hands-on lesson in hardwork and perseverance. Refusing to “just go back,” Joshua chose to move forward. Watch Joshua attest to the obstacles he faced […]
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