Market 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 […]
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Publicly traded partnerships—also known as Master Limited Partnerships or MLPs—represent an asset class with more than 100 names and over $500 billion in market cap. Their presence is undeniable, yet their form and function have accumulated a high degree of mystery in […]
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 ArticleGolf Gadgets and Financial Planning
It takes quite a bit of effort to understand the world of golf; it’s a hard thing to learn and it requires a never-ending journey to get better. The same could be said for financial planning… Like many amateur golfers, I watch a lot of late-night TV on the Golf Channel. I’m often convinced to […]
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. […]
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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 ArticleAn Out-Of-The Box Idea Helps Couple Retire
In this article, featured in The Wall Street Journal, our own Morgan H. Smith offers a husband and wife some out-the-box advice to help ensure their retirement. Click here to read the entire article–> Advisor Sends Couple On A Road Trip
Read ArticleThe Morgan Report 2014 Q3: Cult of Personality
People often look for the secrets in life: the secret to happiness, the secret to success, and of course, the secret to wealth. Throughout history, there has never been a shortage of experts claiming to have these secrets and there has never been a shortage of people willing to latch on to these gurus as […]
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My parents are wonderful people who I respect very much. They instilled values in me at an early age that I strive to live by day in and day out, but beyond everything they taught me, I have an inherent fear of consequences or more specifically, getting in trouble because of something I’ve done. This […]
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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