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The Clarity Formula – Tax Planning Strategies
The Roth IRA, named after the late Delaware Senator William V. Roth Jr., was established by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. The first accounts were opened in 1998. Over…
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Investment Management
At HCR Wealth Advisors, our investment management philosophy starts with our core-satellite approach. This approach allows us to build customized portfolios, tailored to our clients’ unique lives and specific needs…
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Has the economic recovery peaked?
July 2021 As the economic reopening gained steam, the second quarter of 2021 was another strong one for equities. Stocks again led most asset classes, with large-cap companies leading the…
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Alternative Investments
Following a volatile 2020 in stock and bond markets, interest in alternative investments continues to climb. But what are alternative investments, and are they right for you? An alternative investment…
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Umbrella Insurance
You buy a variety of insurance products to protect your assets and your loved ones. You are familiar with the basics: auto insurance, homeowners insurance, and life insurance. These policies…
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The Re-opening
April 2021 The first quarter of 2021 was another strong one for equities, with stocks leading the performance tables vs. most other asset classes. Stocks continued to work their way…
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Estate Planning Exemption Limits
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law in December of 2017, nearly doubled the estate, gift, and generation skipping transfer tax exemption from $5.49 million to $11.18 million.…
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Technical Market Timing Indicators
Carl Aschenbrenner, Portfolio Manager at HCR Wealth Advisors, reads the tea leaves to provide clues about the market’s future. Most people and academics believe market timing is impossible. There’s no way…
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HCR Wealth Advisors 2021 Financial Review: Are You Sure You’re Ready?
It’s 2021 and there are new occupants in the White House. That alone is reason enough to do a financial review as each new year brings ample reason to review…
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A Recovery Like No Other?
January 2021 The year 2020 will be one that no one will forget, but few would like to relive. Pandemics, lockdowns, unemployment, riots—there was a lot of craziness. If I…
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2020 Year End Financial Resolutions
It’s that time of year to reflect on everything that has happened over the course of this last year. 2020 was unprecedented, to say the least. Many people were forced…
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HCR Wealth Advisors on How to Protect Credit Scores in the Face of Delayed Payments
Worrying about credit scores when one is out of work and trying to keep a roof overhead seems trivial. But mostly anytime is a crucial time to monitor credit reports…
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