Wealth Transfer: Inheriting Retirement Accounts
If you inherit a big Individual Retirement Account, you have to be a little bit more careful about what you do with the money than with non-retirement money. That is because the money you take out is taxable and it is possible that this extra money, which is added right on top of your existing […]
Read ArticleFinding a Way to Build Wealth in San Diego
When Bankrate came out last October with their best and worst cities to build wealth, while Houston residents felt proud, San Diego was hit hard. Local news outlets followed up with their own analysis and seemed to agree that while San Diego may attract the wealthy, wealth does not get built here. Bankrate used the […]
Read ArticleSan Diego Beaches: Does the beauty outweigh the cost?
While many may associate Los Angeles as the iconic city of California living, nothing quite compares to the beach lifestyle of San Diego County. The search term, “San Diego beaches” alone receives an average of 2,900 searches a month. From family-centered beaches like Moonlight Beach in Encinitas to coveted local surf spots like Trestles and […]
Read ArticleDesigning Your Financial Future from Blueprint to Construction
Prospective clients often ask us what it is like to work with a WorthPointe CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. One of the simplest ways for us to describe the WorthPointe financial planning process and client relationship is to compare it to the process of building a custom home with a general contractor. Just as you would […]
Read ArticleAnnouncing: WorthPointe 360 for Financial Management
You feel like you’re on the right track in your long-term financial planning: You are regularly contributing to a retirement fund, you’re investing in a few high-return stocks, you have a budget in place…and the list goes on. Overall, you know you’ve got things in motion. Yet you can’t help but feel a bit… overwhelmed. […]
Read ArticleChoosing a Financial Planner
Choosing a Financial Planner Last time you considered working with a financial planner and stepped back to evaluate your wealth, what did you look at? If you’re like most people, it probably included taking inventory on your savings and checking balances, your investment accounts, your expenses, and other things of monetary value. You’re not alone. […]
Read ArticleAfter the Vows: Financial Tips for Newlyweds
Once the wedding is over and you’re back from your honeymoon, reality settles in; your life is going to be different. Here are the crucial things you must take care of immediately to get your new marriage in order from a financial perspective, and a few extras if you’re not satisfied with the minimum. The […]
Read ArticleFantasy sports & financial planning: Capitalizing on skill over luck
Fantasy sports & financial planning: Capitalizing on skill over luck As of late, kick-off probably isn’t exactly the same for quite a few people around the US. Why? Because six states (and counting) have deemed daily fantasy sports illegal. Most recently, New York joined the mix after an onslaught of advertising popped up in […]
Read ArticleMoney, time, and skill: Give back this holiday season
It’s that time of the year again: with the leftover turkey chilling in the fridge and the fall decorations quickly turned into holiday cheer, all signs point to shopping and sugarplums. But even with the overwhelm of parties to attend, cookies to be baked, and shopping to be done, we can’t ignore one major aspect […]
Read ArticleRebalancing Interview with Morgan Smith
Morgan Smith was recently interviewed to discuss the importance of rebalancing and provided tips to investors to make the practice easier. Below is the full Q&A with insightful tips to take away… In your opinion, why do so many people fail to rebalance? What do you tell your clients when trying to convince them […]
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