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The S&P 500 Index of large U.S. companies gained 14% for the year. On the other hand, U.S. small company stocks dropped more than 13% from their summertime high through mid-October and ended the year up only 5%. Outside theREAD MORE

I hope you’ve enjoyed the holidays. As we ring in the New Year and start our client review cycle, one of the things that we do for our clients is to review the beneficiary designations of their retirement accounts (pensions,READ MORE

SAN DIEGO, CA — Blankinship & Foster, a nationally recognized fee-only wealth advisory firm in Solana Beach, California, announced that partner Rick Brooks, CFA®,CFP® will lead the San Diego Foundation’s Professional Advisor Council. “I’ve been thrilled to be a partREAD MORE

In all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in the spirit of giving and good cheer—and then to feel some regret when reviewing the credit card statement in January. As the season ofREAD MORE

Most of us carry both debit and credit cards in our wallets and we usually don’t put much thought into which card to swipe at the cash register. However, there are potential risks and rewards behind these decisions. Here areREAD MORE