Why is cybersecurity so important? The internet is fraught with scammers and rip-offs. And since our entire lives live online, it’s more important than ever to learn how to protect yourself. Cybersecurity 101: Use Complex Passwords When it comes to playing it safe online (read: best cybersecurity practices), one of the best ways to protect…
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Recently, we completed a financial plan for a young professional (we’ll call him Adam). I’m happy to say that Adam was on a good track. He was maxing out his 401(k) each year and held small taxable and Roth IRA accounts as well. Prospects were bright for Adam: at his savings rate, the retirement he…
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Recently, a new client visited our office. He had a good problem to have; he had saved too much money! With most of his money in a traditional IRA account, he was worried about the taxes. He came to us wanting to know how to lower taxes in retirement. Fortunately, there are many ways to lighten taxes in…
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If you’re a young professional who is looking for a way to be smarter with your money, you might want to think outside the box. Sure, you should invest heavily for retirement and buy the right insurance products to protect your assets, but you probably already know that. There is another unique strategy to consider….
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Who are the best San Diego financial advisors? Glad you asked! In today’s post, I want to highlight a few that I have come to respect and admire. “You. Have. Lost. Your. Mind.” -Taylor’s wife First, pocket these free resources: 35 Critical Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor [Download the PDF] The 10 Biggest Mistakes to…
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This guide has everything you need to know about Disability Insurance. So if you want to protect your income, save money, and avoid getting scammed by that pesky insurance salesperson, you’re in the right place. Keep reading… Before I define disability insurance, let me set the scene for you: Joe Danger, CPA earns $100,000 a year…
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If you pay attention to financial pundits and money blogs, you have probably heard at least a handful of “experts” praise dividend investing. Let’s define dividend investing. Simply put, “dividend investing” is investing in companies that make regular cash payments to their investors. Some dividend investors roll this cash back into their investment. This allows…
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Why would you want to do a credit freeze? Well, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are probably aware that Equifax dropped the ball in terms of leaking consumer data last year. In fact, many experts now say that the Equifax data breach that took place on July 29th, 2017 may have impacted…
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