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Most affluent Californians have some form of an estate plan. While a will is a necessity, many people have invested in a comprehensive package including a will, trust, powers of attorney and advanced health care directive. As discussed previously inREAD MORE

As we age, the single greatest risk to our retirement independence is falling. Did you know one out of every 3 adults over the age of 65 falls each year? And if you’ve fallen once, you are two to threeREAD MORE

Quarter In Review Despite its reputation as the worst seasonal period for stocks, the U.S. market delivered strong returns in the third quarter (up 4.5%), extending its winning streak to eight consecutive quarters and a remarkable 18 out of theREAD MORE

It’s been said that roughly 10,000 baby boomers are transitioning into retirement every day. Even though so many people are doing it, there’s still a considerable amount of stress as you transition from working into retirement. The big financial transitionREAD MORE

The below article appeared in Time.com/Money on Jun 14, 2017, and the September, 2017 print issue of Money Magazine titled “When One Spouse Reaches Retirement First”; credited to Kerri Anne Renzulli. [©2017 Time Inc. All rights reserved.] Read Online ArticleREAD MORE