In our working years, the idea of retirement may seem like a dream: the opportunity to finally do the things we’ve been deferring for decades. We’re bombarded with images of happy people traveling, playing golf and walking on the beach,READ MORE
Author: Rick Brooks
Rick Brooks, CFA®, CFP® is a partner of Blankinship & Foster LLC and is the firm’s Chief Investment Officer. He is a lead advisor, counseling clients on all aspects of personal financial management. Rick serves on several boards. He is the Chairman of the Board of Girl Scouts San Diego, and also chairs the San Diego Foundation’s Professional Advisor Council. Rick and his family live in Mission Hills. Rick enjoys spending time with his family, theater, cooking, skiing, gaming and reading.
Sustainable investment strategies have become popular with investors in recent years. As environmental and social issues have become more urgent, investors want to make a difference. Despite their popularity, many investors are unclear about how to invest sustainably. In thisREAD MORE
Taxes are an important consideration when making investment decisions. However, they are not the only factor. Though some tax-based decisions make perfect sense, focusing too much on taxes can hold you back from long-term growth. As we’ve often said: “Don’tREAD MORE
The Wall Street consensus is that 2021 will be a good year. As we approach the midpoint of 2021, this is certainly playing out. As more and more Americans are vaccinated against COVID, consumers are feeling more comfortable doing thingsREAD MORE
If you’ve been stuck at home watching TV for the past 12 months, you may have seen ads offering perks for choosing Medicare Advantage over “regular” Medicare. The perks sound like a great deal, and Medicare Advantage plans can indeedREAD MORE