West Covina
West Covina Office
100 North Barranca Suite 250
West Covina, CA 91791United States
Norwalk - Imperial Sq. Office Park
Norwalk – Imperial Sq. Office Park
12631 E. Imperial Highway Suite A-104
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670United States
Los Angeles
Ontario - Ontario Exec. Center
Ontario – Ontario Exec. Center
3535 Inland Empire Blvd Suite 45
Ontario, CA 91764United States
Debt vs. Retirement: Which Takes Priority?
Submitted by Erik ClarkAs people begin to think about retirement, a common question they ask financial advisors is whether they should concentrate on paying off their debt or putting aside money for retirement. The answer is not the same for everyone. Primarily it depends on: What kind of debt you are carrying and What system motivates you. Many […]
7 Affordable LA Weekend Getaways: Skipping Town on the Cheap
Submitted by Barry BorowitzIf you’re craving some downtime away from the city but don’t want to navigate the LAX labyrinth — then you’re in luck! As a resident of Los Angeles, you have the pleasure of living less than four hours away from the beach, the desert, and the mountains. How many cities can lay claim to that […]
5 Things to Know about HSAs
Submitted by Barry BorowitzIf you’ve already done your taxes for this year, you may have heard about HSAs. Nearly 3 in 10 Americans use an HSA, with more than 20 million accounts in existence today. An HSA, or Health Savings Account, is a savings account that uses pre-tax money for health expenses. Some of these health expenses are […]
Saving Money in LA: Renting out Your Car
Submitted by Erik ClarkBetween gas, monthly payments, and car insurance, driving in California can cost more than $9,000 of our hard-earned money per year. So, why not let your car work for you? Services like Uber and Lyft have been clobbering the traditional taxi cab industry, but you can earn extra income without driving people around and spending […]
The Tax Benefits of Opening an IRA
Submitted by Barry BorowitzIt’s that time of year again — the dreaded tax time. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make filing your taxes easier. For one, if you’re thinking of filing for bankruptcy to deal with income tax debt, you may want to look over other options. Tax debts are not dischargeable in bankruptcy, […]
Retired and Filing Bankruptcy? Your Numbers are Growing
Submitted by Erik ClarkWe all want to enjoy our golden years, but the sad news in Los Angeles and across the country is that the number of seniors filing for bankruptcy is increasing. Twenty percent of bankruptcies are filed by people who are age 55 and older. That’s twice as many as there were in 1994. Perhaps this […]
Saving Money in LA: Renting Out Your Home
Submitted by Barry BorowitzSaving money is a wise idea, but what if you could make money and save money at the same time? With the successful advent of house rental services, you may just be able to do both. Since the company launched in 2008, Airbnb has been called the Achilles Heel of the hotel industry and poses […]
Saving Money in LA: Senior Discounts
Submitted by Barry BorowitzYour golden years come with an array of benefits: wisdom, experience, retirement, and senior discounts! Reduced price points are available at many venues for the 55+ crowd throughout Los Angeles, and there’s so much more than early bird specials. From hotels to museums to movie theaters, senior discounts are abundant in Southern California. But most […]
What’s Actually Cheaper in LA? Surprising Bargains in Southern California
Submitted by Erik ClarkYour monthly housing payments are soaring through the roof, a night out snatches half your hard-earned paycheck, and driving on the freeway burns a black hole in your wallet. The fact is that we live in a city with an overall cost of living that is 44% higher than the national average. So, how could […]
5 Ways to Tackle Holiday Debt in LA
Submitted by Erik ClarkIf you’re wondering where all of your money went after the holidays, you’re not alone. Americans racked up an average of $1,054 in debt this holiday season, and they may be overwhelmed by credit card bills they didn’t expect so early. According to a Magnify Money survey, more than two-thirds of shoppers paid for gifts […]