Reason Financial

Deciding whether to stay in your home or downsize in retirement can be a challenging decision. It’s not just a financial question, but an emotional one, too. You built a life in your home, and you’d like to be able to stay there as you age. However, there are financial and tax considerations around how…

There are plenty of great reasons to sell your home in retirement, and not all of them are financial. Downsizing can help boost your liquid assets and reduce monthly expenses while opening up new opportunities. It may also impact what you leave to your children (and how).   If you’re thinking about selling your home in…

In the huddle of life, you’ve played many roles, From Raiders’ cheers to managerial goals. With a heart full of passion for the game you adore, Your spirit embodied what it means to roar. From managing cabs in New Jersey’s fleet, To ensuring each ride was timely and neat, You navigated challenges with wisdom and…

“I have never been lost, but I will admit to being bewildered for several weeks.” – Daniel Boone Rainy days in San Diego are my trigger to start planning what we are going to do during the summer. Many of the most popular places from Glacier National Park (MT) to Doheny State Beach (San Clemente)…

As we step into 2024, a significant regulatory change is on the horizon that impacts corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and similar entities. Newly formed entities are now required to file a report with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), providing detailed information about their “beneficial owners”. This requirement, effective…

Just over half of Americans have life insurance in place—meaning the other half risk leaving their families unprotected in an emergency. Of the folks who do have life insurance, many purchase coverage through their employer. While an employer plan is better than no plan, this approach can create problems for both you and your loved…