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Posted May 10, 2016
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
Posted April 26, 2016
Last month I wrote about the basic rules of giving and lending money to family members. Click here to read our blog article, “6 Rules of Lending Money to Family Members” In this article, I outline some additional considerations: theREAD MORE
Posted April 20, 2016
Quarter in Review The volatile markets during the first quarter presented our portfolios with a real-world stress-test. Late December weakness became a rout in January, causing the worst start to a year in Wall Street history. Major equity markets droppedREAD MORE
Posted April 12, 2016
At tax time, it can become painfully obvious how much of your hard-earned money is sent to the government. Income from your investments can be a big contributor to your tax bill. Wouldn’t it be nice if we can keepREAD MORE
Posted March 22, 2016
The Bank of Mom and Dad is a popular institution these days, generally offering favorable terms and frequently more sympathetic treatment in the event of a late payment. That said, there need to be ground rules when you are consideringREAD MORE