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2017 may be the year a fiduciary standard finally takes center stage in the personal financial advice profession. The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Fiduciary Duty Rule, scheduled to be implemented on June 9th, expands the “Investment Advice Fiduciary” definition underREAD MORE

Quarter in Review Global stocks continued last quarter’s rally into 2017. The S&P 500 Index of U.S. large company stocks rose 6.1% for the quarter, while smaller company stocks were up by 2.5%. Developed international stocks outperformed U.S. stocks, risingREAD MORE

Services such as VRBO.com, AirBNB, and HomeAway have made it easier to turn a home into a rental property, and the homeowner into a landlord. But how can you assure your rental property is insured against damage? If you’re amongREAD MORE

If you have children, or really anyone whom you wish to benefit at your death, your will is the most essential foundation for putting your affairs in order after you’re gone. However, “after you’re gone” isn’t the only scenario yourREAD MORE

SAN DIEGO, CA — Blankinship & Foster has been named as one of San Diego’s leading financial advisors and wealth managers in the 2017 list of Top 10 Best Financial Advisors in San Diego, CA by AdvisoryHQ News Media (AHQ).READ MORE