Financial Blog For Busy Families & Impact Investors
Homeowners Policy Review - Part 1 of 2 [video]
Let's review our Homeowners Insurance policy together. We're talking deductibles and Coverage A - Dwelling Protection in this video.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [video]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are becoming more and more popular. Many people are confused about how to best handle them and feel paralyzed. You just need to understand the tax consequences and have a plan for when they vest. Here’s what you need to know.
Our Current Chore System [video]
Basic Non-Paid Chores, Paid Chores, and an Annual Goal Page. That pretty much sums up our chore system. What's yours?
4 Things To Do When Moving from W-2 to Consulting Status
I made a lot of mistakes when transitioned from a W-2 employee to a self-employed consultant. I wasn’t yet a financial planner and nobody in my life at the time had gone through this process. Here is what you need to know to have a much smoother transition than I did.
Asset Location - Why are My Accounts Performing Differently? [video]
Once you start having different types of accounts, we need to be aware of the tax piece and this concept called asset location. There's different types of accounts that we can use to hold and invest our money. Each of those types of accounts have different tax characteristics, and we can use those differences to our advantage.
Contemplating a Career Change? [video]
Whether you are looking for more flexibility, better pay, or just a more satisfying way to spend 40’ish hours a week, here is what I will need from you to chart out the transition and support you during the process.
Why I ask both spouses to be part of the planning process [video]
Why I ask both spouses to be part of the planning process
Don't miss this opportunity if taxable income dips [video]
Don't miss this opportunity when your taxable income dips
Rolling Excess 529 Contributions into a Roth IRA [video]
Rolling Excess 529 Contributions into a Roth IRA
The #1 Thing I Wish Every CalSTRS Employee Knew [video]
The #1 Thing I Wish Every CalSTRS Employee Knew
Ask Linda: What should I do with this unexpected bonus?
I will be receiving an unexpected bonus shortly. I want to do something smart with the money - any ideas?
No tax benefit for your charitable giving? Here are 2 workarounds.
No tax benefit for your charitable giving? Here are 2 workarounds.
How to Buy Your First Real Estate Investment Property
This guide will help you evaluate a property’s potential and get started with real estate investing.
Yours, Mine, Ours Cash Flow System [video]
Combining all of their money the day after they say "I do" doesn't make sense to everyone. Here's a quick yours, mine, ours strategy that I have set up for clients.
Don't understand your annuity? This video will help. [video]
I don’t sell annuities. I don’t recommend them for the vast majority of my clients although there can be cases where it makes sense.
That being said, I have reviewed a lot of annuities over the years. Most people don’t understand what they have and how to begin evaluating them.
This video will help.
Everything you need to know about Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Everything you need to know about Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).
The 3 Biggest Mistakes I see with DIY Plans [video]
The 3 Biggest Mistakes I see with DIY Financial Plans