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The recent earthquakes in Nepal got me thinking about a couple of things. The first was how I might be able to help such poor people so far away. The second was what would happen here at home if (when?)READ MORE

No matter what our stage in life, hobbies are important. They can be food for our soul as well as nurture our spirit, restore our physical energy and renew our mind. In a new study by the Mayo Clinic, researchersREAD MORE

SAN DIEGO, CA — Blankinship & Foster advisor Teresa Kakadelas (CFP®, CDFA™) has joined the firm’s Executive Team to help set the strategic direction of the firm going forward. As a member of the Executive Team, Teresa will be aREAD MORE

I’ve worked with several couples with very different birthdates. This isn’t good or bad – as they say, the heart wants what it wants. Still, the financial planning considerations are a little different than for people who marry someone closerREAD MORE

“Can I really stay in this home for my whole retirement?” If you’ve ever had this thought, but put it off for another day, you’re not alone. Many seniors take a “wait and see” approach—simply carrying on in their currentREAD MORE