Articles from Your Financial Advisor in Santa Clarita
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Smart Strategies to Get Out of Debt in 2017
Nearly half of Americans are in debt, according to a GOBankingRates.com survey. A separate study found that paying off debt is the biggest source of financial stress in the U.S. Sometimes debt can help you [...]
6 Ways to Make Your Paycheck Go Further
Whether you’re making seven figures or just starting out, one thing tends to be universal: how quickly your paycheck disappears. Here are some practical, doable and even fun ways to stretch your next paycheck further. [...]
How and When to Sign Up for Medicare
Breaking down the enrollment periods and eligibility. Medicare enrollment is automatic for some. For those receiving Social Security benefits, the coverage starts on the first day of the month you turn 65. Your [...]
Using CRUTs & CRATs to Sell Your Business Interest
These estate planning tools may also help in exit planning. Discover a pair of underappreciated exit planning vehicles. Charitable remainder unit trusts (CRUTs) and charitable remainder annuity trusts (CRATs) are commonly seen as estate planning [...]
Bonds 101: Learn the Basics
There’s a lot to like about income-oriented investments Bond funds don’t always get the attention that stocks get among investors. But fixed income investments are an important part of the capital markets that deserve to [...]
Retirement Tips and Resources
Tips and resources that everyone can use Owning stock funds for the long haul If you are 50 or older, you may question whether you need to continue buying stocks in your portfolio. After [...]