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The San Diego region is known as one of the most generous communities nationwide. In fact, Charity Navigator named San Diego America’s Most Charitable City. Wise charitable giving helps ensure our generous gifts count and make a difference. But asREAD MORE

SAN DIEGO, CA — Blankinship & Foster, a nationally recognized fee-only wealth advisory firm in Solana Beach, California, announced that financial planning associate Lanette Schmidt has been licensed by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards to use the CertifiedREAD MORE

Most affluent Californians have some form of an estate plan. While a will is a necessity, many people have invested in a comprehensive package including a will, trust, powers of attorney and advanced health care directive. As discussed previously inREAD MORE

As we age, the single greatest risk to our retirement independence is falling. Did you know one out of every 3 adults over the age of 65 falls each year? And if you’ve fallen once, you are two to threeREAD MORE

Quarter In Review Despite its reputation as the worst seasonal period for stocks, the U.S. market delivered strong returns in the third quarter (up 4.5%), extending its winning streak to eight consecutive quarters and a remarkable 18 out of theREAD MORE