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 a rising cost of living? Here are a few suggestions: Keep some growth potential in your investment portfolio....
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer There’s a new bookshop in Crestline and it is owned by a person who really appreciates books – author Rachel Manija Brown. Paper & Clay held its well-attended grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 16. The new store is located on the...
As we enter the annual season of giving, you might be thinking of charities you wish to support. But you also might be wondering how to gain some tax benefits from your gifts. It used to be pretty straightforward: You wrote a check to a charity and then deducted the...
By Tim Clarke Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities I had a chance to sit down with Robin Lyles, owner of The Lake House in Cedar Glen, to talk about her First Friday events and her support of mountain charities. We sat down in front of the fireplace in the comfy...
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...
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...
