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    You have landed on the Financial Planning Section of the Financial Planner LA Blog.  In this section, you will find articles on a variety of personal finance topics tailored for the people of Los Angeles who need financial planning guidance.

    My goal as a Certified Financial PlannerTM (CFP)® Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ AIF®  is simply to help you achieve your Financial Goals faster and easier. That means helping my clients like yourself to build, protect and distribute their wealth. With me as the coach in your financial corner, you will always experience excellent service while striving for financial independence.  Making smarter financial decisions along the way makes making other smart financial decisions easier.

    I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our relationship with you, my client. As a fiduciary financial advisor, I endeavor to know and understand your financial situation and provide you with only the highest level of support to help you reach all of your financial goals. This may include but is not limited to financial planning, investment and portfolio management, tax planning, as well as estate planning strategies.

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    4 Biggest Tax Strategies Business Owners Need To Know About Now

    4 tax planning strategies you need to implement now for your small business

    How To Take The Stress Out Of Taxes For Business Owners

    Minimizing taxes may be the difference between a profitable business and one that is just scraping by. You all are probably thinking, “I don’t have extra time do deal with taxes.”   I heard your concerns, and that’s why I’ve come up with seven tips that will help lower your tax bill and won’t take a ton of time.

    Can I Afford A House In Los Angeles?

    Can I Afford To Buy a House in LA? There appears to be a frenzy for the few houses listed for sale in Los Angeles today.   In the past, record-low mortgage rates and the Coronavirus lockdown made people go crazy …

    3.8% Obamacare Medicare Surtax and How to Avoid It.

    High earners are getting hit with the Affordable Care Act Surtax. How to avoid the Obamacare surtax aka Medicare Surtax that is terrible for your tax bill.

    What You Need To Know About California Capital Gains Taxes

    California has some of the highest taxes in the country. Most people have no idea how california taxes capital gains. What you need to know about your investment taxes in CA.

    How The Cash Balance Pension Helps You Reduce Your Taxes And Boost Retirement Security

    Looking for more tax deductions to help your business pay fewer taxes? A Cash Balance Pension Plan may be the keep to keeping more of your hard earned money.

    How To Open A Sep IRA With Self Employment Income

    You need to know the SEP IRA contribution limits to make sure you can minimize the taxes on your small business income.

    Your Amazing Tax Planning Questions Answered: Ask the Expert LA

    Financial Planner LA offers tax planning guidance for common tax season questions and tax law changes from the TCJA.

    Is Too Much Financial Stress Making You Fat?

    Have you packed on a few extra pounds? Could financial stress be the cause of your extra body fat? Science has actually discovered that worrying about your finances could add to the pounds. Stress equals Fat. At Financial Planner LA, …

    5 Essential Steps to Help Your Financial Future in 2024

    5 Essential Steps to Help Your Financial Future in 2024 A toast to you, my friends! Here’s to out with the old (careless spending) and in with the new (being fiscally fabulous). Make those New Year Resolutions Stick.  There is …

    The Myth Of Gay Affluence Not Everyone is Fabulously Wealthy

    Did you know that one in four LGBT adults reported not having enough money to feed themselves in the past year? How does this sync with the image of an LGBT community that is dripping with wealth? And what do …

    3 Best Ways to Cash in on Life Insurance for Retirement

    Should Cash Value Life Insurance be part of your retirement income plan? Financial Planner LA explains what you need to know.

    The Million Dollar 401(K) Mistake Too Many People Make

    The Biggest Mistake You Are Making with your 401(k)k could cost you over a million dollars.  For some of you, it could lower your 401(k) balances by several million dollars. We are facing a retirement planning crisis in America.  Boomers, …

    ROTH IRA or ROTH 401k Which is Best Retirement Account?

    Which is the Best ROTH IRA or ROTH 401k? Should I be putting more money towards my Roth IRA or Roth 401(k)? The good news is more employers are offering a ROTH 401(K) as part of their retirement plans.  The …

    How Much Money To Live Comfortably In Los Angeles? True Cost Of Living LA

    Is LA worth the high cost of living? How much does it cost to live comfortably in Los Angeles? Financial Planner LA shares what you need to know.

    The Five Principles Of Happy Money

    Financial expert shares tips on Happy Money with Financial Planner LA- what you need for a happier healthier and wealthier life.

    How to Buy Long Term Care Coverage (INSURANCE)

    6 Ways Paying for Long-Term Care Coverage, and how to get the right Long-Term Care Insurance for you and your family. The topic of Long Term Care coverage is complicated and a not particularly fun one to think about.  But …

    5 Financial Windfall Advice Tips + Video

    Are you coming into a big chunk of money? What to do if you get an inheritance, win the lottery or even get a nice bonus.

    Who Will Provide Long-Term Care For LGBT Retirees?

    Who Will Care for LGBT Boomers? Anyone but themselves? Listen up LGBT Boomers you can’t control getting older, but you can influence the quality of life. Does your retirement plan provide for the cost of LGBT Long Term Care? More importantly, would you like it to? LA Financial Planner David Rae outlines the ins and out of aging well for the Gay Community.

    Will Your Inheritance Shrink Under California Estate Tax?

    California is known for being a high tax state. Will your inheritance get with an Estate Tax by California? Financial Planner LA answer your questions.

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