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Posted February 8, 2024
As an investment, residential real estate offers some great benefits: income, tax breaks, long term appreciation, and a hedge against inflation. However, it’s not for everyone, and there are some major downsides to be aware of. Here we’ll discuss theREAD MORE
Posted January 18, 2024
While America is often dubbed the land of opportunity, a surprising number of people are under the impression that a high income or inheritance is a prerequisite for making it to millionaire status. However, the perception that you need toREAD MORE
Posted January 11, 2024
With three major pieces of tax legislation passed in the last four years, we enter 2024 with more nuances, more inflation adjustments, more expiring tax breaks, and more rules to follow. Here are the highlights. To see all the details,READ MORE
Posted January 4, 2024
The Homeowners insurance situation in California has not been good. Following a surge in wildfires (over 1.5 million acres have burned in the past five years, according to CalFire) property insurers have faced mounting losses. Many either stopped renewing policiesREAD MORE
Posted December 26, 2023
These days, a high salary doesn’t necessarily guarantee a life of luxury. Even after paying their bills, over one-third of high-income individuals still find themselves living paycheck to paycheck. This is the financial reality for HENRYs — or “High Earners,READ MORE