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The tragic helicopter accident of January 26, 2020 has captured the world’s attention. The public’s grief was evident: purple and gold was the temporary color of multiple Los Angeles monuments like LAX and the U.S. Bank Tower. But in addition to the sports world losing one of its most ferocious...

When you invest your money, you probably know you’re taking on a certain amount of financial risk. Unlike depositing money in a bank, where it is often insured and can earn a steady amount of interest, investing doesn’t offer financial certainties. You could earn a great deal of money on your...

Many well-intentioned people tend to give you lots of financial and strategic “advice” when going thru your divorce or separation. Unfortunately, the pearls of wisdom that are offered by friends or family are usually based on myth and not reality. Here are three simple truths you need to know...

  “Market timing” is the strategy of trying to predict when stock prices will rise and fall and attempting to buy low and sell high. While this seems to make sense in theory, it’s extremely difficult to pull off successfully. Trying to time the market may mean missing out on potential...

If you’ve ever been in a situation in your life where you are just so overwhelmed with debt that you’re about to lose your mind, you know exactly what I’m talking about. FACT: After having counseled thousands of people with debt problems over the last 22 years, I have learned that unresolved...

Have you recently experienced a work-related injury? Has getting the treatment you need to return to work become impossible to get authorized through the worker’s compensation insurance carrier? Recent legislation effective since 2013 has made it more difficult for injured workers to get...

The weather is getting warmer and before you know it, more and more bicyclists will be out enjoying the weather.  If you are one of the bicyclists who will be out in the sun, please take some extra precaution.Bicycle accidents typically occur because (1) motorists are careless; (2) bicyclists...

Beginning in 2020, beneficiaries of an IRA, Roth IRA and other qualified plans will be limited to 10 years after the owner’s death to withdraw all of their money from their inheritance accounts. Moreover, this can result in hefty taxes. Congress believes this bill, called the Secure Act, closed...

To create a valid will in California, you need the following: testamentary capacity, words of testamentary intent, creator’s signature, date and the signatures of two disinterested witnesses. Heirs to an estate may have cause to challenge a will when any one of the following elements is not...

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board recently resolved to make February Career Technical Education month. But the last few years have shown CTE is more than just a monthly observance. It’s a growing year-round concentration on every campus. The Hart District currently...