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Financial Focus: Inflation-fighting strategies for retirees

Inflation may run high or low, but it’s pretty much always around — and it’s particularly concerning if you’re a retiree. How can you help protect yourself from the rising cost of living? Start by looking at your investment portfolio. Even if you’ve adjusted it to a...

Financial Focus – Which IRA is right for you?

Nov 20, 2024 | Business, Financial Focus

The individual retirement account (IRA) is celebrating its golden anniversary. Created in 1974, this savings vehicle has helped millions of people build resources for retirement. And in 1997, the Roth IRA was introduced. But which IRA is right for you? Let’s look at...

Estate Planning – 5 key questions successor trustees should ask about liability in California

Nov 15, 2024 | Ask the Realtor, Business

Serving as a successor trustee in California involves a complex set of responsibilities, particularly when it comes to handling debts and protecting beneficiaries. Trustees must carefully manage trust assets while also addressing creditor claims, all within the...

Ask The Realtor – Why the Fed’s rate cut didn’t bring down mortgage rates after the election

Nov 15, 2024 | Ask the Realtor, Business

After the recent presidential election, the Federal Reserve took a step to address economic concerns by lowering its key interest rate by a quarter point, hoping to signal support for financial markets and encourage lending. Many expected this cut to lead to a...

Attention restaurants: Relief is available

Nov 6, 2024 | Business

Disasters are unpredictable – but critical support should not be. The average small business loses $3,000 every day they remain closed due to a disaster. To help restaurants recover in times of critical need, DoorDash has partnered with Hello Alice to create the...