Saving for college? Or retirement?
If you’re a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your children succeed in life. Therefore, you might think that one of the best things you can do is to save for your children’s college education. And this is admirable, but could it conflict with your...
Estate Planning – Understanding capacity and communication in will making
In California, creating a valid will requires that the person making the will (the testator) meets specific legal standards. One of the most fundamental requirements is that the testator has the mental capacity to understand what they are doing. This can become...
Ash the Realtor – Suburban boom or mountain bust? Why our real estate market is lagging
As remote work and lifestyle shifts continue, 2024 is seeing a noticeable trend: Americans are moving from cities to the suburbs or secondary markets. Factors driving this migration include more flexible work-from-home options, lower taxes and affordable housing...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Across the Universe
The past two weeks have been rather cosmic, what with the comet, followed by the so-called “Hunter’s Moon,” which was very large and bright in the night sky (like some people I know) and, finally, the so-called “Super Moon,” that was supposed to be very large (like...
