Brett Cicinelli is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and member of the Financial Planning Association, serving clients at Confluence Capital Advisors in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding communities.
Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Do you have your fingers crossed that you can dodge yet another month without a financial crisis that...
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You have all your tax documents in front of you and they look much the same as in prior years except for the report from your broker on those...
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Warren Buffet was recently in the headlines after agreeing to purchase Bank of America preferred stock. Buffet’s investment comes in the form...
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Trailblazing travel writer Eugene Fodor once said, “You don’t have to be rich to travel well.” As true as that statement may be, taking a trip...
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To Stay or Not to Stay — That is the QuestionThe home is typically the largest marital asset. The decision to stay or not to stay in it is not...
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Are you considering making the transition from the role of employee to small business owner in this evolving economy? Start by strategizing and...
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Last Updated: January 1, 2012If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to get control of your finances in 2012, here’s a list of important...
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It turns out that the “lost decade” of zero growth not only pertains to the stock market, but to personal income too. The U.S. Census Bureau...
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Congratulations! You now own a piece of the American Dream. Here are a few financial tips for being a homeowner:Use Your Home to Build Good...
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When entering retirement, it’s common to simplify your budget as much as possible by cutting all unnecessary expenses. Nix the expensive work...
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