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When it comes to money there are often times two differing perspectives; the parent being asked for something (or feeling obligated) and that of the child (most often

Dear S&B: My wife turns 70 ½ this year, what are the retirement withdrawal rules? Tom – Park Ridge, ILWhen you turn age 70 ½ you are mandated

Dear S&B: As I head into retirement, any rules of thumb when it comes to how much I can take from savings each year? Susan – Santa BarbaraHistorically

Dear S&B: What do these venture and vulture capitalist do? Stan – Santa BarbaraBoth of these groups are investors, they just focus on different types of investments. Let’s

The new year is typically associated with a renewed focus on goals, objectives and desires. To assist you with financial items you should be refreshing, here are some

Over the past 19 years, we have held thousands of meetings with very “wealthy” people. This was the year to vilify those who have become the “top 1%”

With over 90% of Americans covered by Social Security, what ever happens politically and economically with this program will impact virtually everyone. Let’s take a peak into the

Dear S&B: I have been thinking of buying a home for a while, time to do it? Jon-Santa BarbaraWith interest rates low and prices down but seemingly flattening

Dear S&B: I have been unsuccessfully trying different stock & mutual fund trading techniques, what is the best way to find the winners? Jeremy – Santa BarbaraPeople have