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Posted July 20, 2018
Quarter In Review After almost 17 months of remarkably low volatility, downside risk returned with a vengeance in February. The S&P 500 peaked on January 26th following 508 days without a drop of 2% or more. The index sold offREAD MORE
Posted July 10, 2018
For most Americans, Social Security is a central pillar of retirement income. Nine out of ten Americans age 65 or older are receiving monthly benefits, and most of those started taking them as soon as they became eligible. There mayREAD MORE
Posted June 26, 2018
The best part about retirement is being able to do what you want, when you want. For many retirees, that means spending more time travelling. Whether it’s revisiting your favorite cities or ticking off places on your “bucket” list, youREAD MORE
Posted June 19, 2018
SAN DIEGO, CA — Blankinship & Foster was nominated as a finalist in the Union Tribune’s San Diego’s Best 2018 readers poll. Click here to learn more about the list and the selection process. About Blankinship & Foster, LLC BlankinshipREAD MORE
Posted June 11, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018 changed the tax planning calculus for a lot of taxpayers. Among the many changes in this landmark tax act, one change was to eliminate the ability to recharacterize amounts converted into aREAD MORE