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SAN DIEGO, CA — Blankinship & Foster, a nationally recognized fee-only wealth advisory firm in Solana Beach, California, announced that advisor Monica Ma, CFA®, CFP® has been licensed by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors to use the CSA® mark.READ MORE

It happens much faster than any of us expect. One minute you’re cradling this cute bundle of joy in your arms and the next thing you know your child is turning 18, graduating from high school, and planning to moveREAD MORE

My husband and I are planning a trip to Germany in the fall. For me, part of the fun of going on a trip is planning it out ahead of time. I enjoy figuring out where to go, how toREAD MORE

Investing and Expectations Over the past five years, the S&P 500 has gained about 12% per year while bonds have gained about 4% per year. International stocks have earned only about 2.3% over that time period. What does this haveREAD MORE

It’s no secret that Southern California homes are very expensive. Young families can face some heart wrenching decisions: Should they stretch to buy a home here, move out of the area for a home they can better afford, or putREAD MORE