Author: Blankinship & Foster

Do you plan to retire in California or move elsewhere in retirement? Strategizing when to take Social Security Income (SSI) benefits and how they will be taxed once you start claiming them is a component of a successful retirement plan.READ MORE

Income volatility is a common challenge faced by physicians, particularly as their careers evolve. Early on, physicians may experience relatively low income during residency or as a new attending physician. However, once they complete their training and establish a practice,READ MORE

On Jan. 5th, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). The historic bipartisan legislation will significantly benefit eligible public sector retirees — such as firefighters, teachers,READ MORE

Fourth Quarter 2024 in Review According to Goldman Sachs, the U.S. economy likely grew at a 2.8% annual pace in 2024, above what many consider to be the long-term trend growth pace of around 2-2.5%. At the same time, inflationREAD MORE

Achieving Financial Stability as a Physician The belief that doctors are automatically financially stable is a common misconception. While physicians typically earn higher-than-average incomes, they also face significant financial challenges, such as high student debt, the cost of malpractice insurance,READ MORE