Financial Advisors: How to Pick the Perfect One for You
As exciting as it sounds to say, “I just got off the phone with my financial advisor,” it doesn’t always make sense to have one. But then, sometimes it makes all the sense in the world. Let’s see which is which. When Don’t I Need a Financial Advisor? It doesn’t make sense if you’re in […]
Steps You Should Take to Avoid Financial and Identity Theft Online
Today’s consumer almost certainly has some financial information online. Even if you don’t shop online or use your phone to check your bank balance, there is personal identifying information (PII) and financial information online for almost every U.S. citizen. To make sure you’re keeping all of your information safe to prevent identity theft or financial […]
An Interview with Alyssa Phillips, COO of HCR Wealth Advisors
Q: For those who haven’t heard of it, what is the best way to describe HCR Wealth Advisors? A: Your life is a collection of important moments. It is in these moments where you stake your claim, create your identity, and dictate your future. These times of transition are often tied to an important financial decision, […]
How to Invest Even When You’re Worried
A stock market dip can be anxiety-inducing, especially for older Americans. Some people may think sitting tight and idly riding out downturns in the market as an onlooker is the best bet. However, hiding extra money in your mattress during a volatile market isn’t the answer either, as you’ll inevitably lose money due to inflation. How can […]
Letting Breadcrumbs Guide You Through Volatile Markets
Whiplash. We’ve gone from giddy highs to endless freefalls in sixty days. And it’s come totally out of the blue. When the new year began, there were concerns about financial markets being overvalued. Stock markets would continue to grow to record highs, after rising nearly 20% from their October 2019 lows. Most financial and investment […]
When is the Best Time to Enter the Stock Market
Deciding the best time to put your money into the stock market can be challenging, especially if you’re just beginning your financial journey. Reaching out to experts like those at HCR Wealth Advisors is a good place to start. Arguably, the most important thing to consider when deciding on the right time to enter the […]
Is Your Estate Plan Still Oh-So Pre-Digital?
The phrase ‘estate planning’ typically means wills, trusts, health directives, and executors. But the minute someone you care for passes away and you want to close down their Facebook account — or turn it into a memorial page — you discover that without their username and password, you’re stuck. While we know how digital our […]
HCR Wealth Advisors: Helping Navigate the Nearing Retirement Age
Hoping for the Best, Planning for the Worst If you had to retire today, would you be able to live comfortably in your golden years? For anyone born as early as 1954, the retirement age for full Social Security benefits is age 66. For anyone born in 1960 (or later), that age is 67. With […]
HCR Wealth Advisors and Early Financial Lessons from Coronavirus
It’s not easy to capture the world’s attention. Natural disasters and bombed oil fields distract us for a few days until the degree of damage is assessed and corrective action is taken. Then the next “News Alert” takes over the news threads. But something open-ended that cannot yet be measured –like coronavirus (or what the […]
How to Know If Your Debt is Good, Bad, or Ugly
How you react to the word “debt” is likely related to a bad experience you have had, or something your parents taught you; that all debt is bad. On the other hand, maybe you’ve seen someone use debt strategically with great success and explain to you how debt can be good. Both of these can […]