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Should You Retire at the Same Time As Your Spouse?

Submitted by Wealthcare Partners of Santa Barbara on December 7th, 2021

If you and your spouse are making plans to retire, you’re probably wondering whether it’s a good idea to retire at the same time. Many couples go through the same thought process and, in fact, one in four couples quit their jobs within a year of each other.

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What's Ahead? Looking Forward in 2020

Submitted by Wealthcare Partners of Santa Barbara on June 5th, 2020

As we look ahead to the summer months, we can’t help but think what a challenging year it’s been so far. At the same time, we’re encouraged by the resiliency and accelerated innovation among US businesses and the efforts by our national, state, and local governments to support our communities.

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Why Should I Think About Retirement Planning?

Submitted by Wealthcare Partners of Santa Barbara on June 5th, 2020

If you’ve only just begun your career and are starting to collect a decent paycheck, the last thing on your mind is probably retirement planning. When you’re in your twenties and thirties, retirement can feel light years away, but it will get here much quicker than you can imagine. And when it does, you’ll want to be prepared.

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Why Should I Think About Retirement Planning?

Submitted by Wealthcare Partners of Santa Barbara on July 31st, 2019

If you’ve only just begun your career and are starting to collect a decent paycheck, the last thing on your mind is probably retirement planning. When you’re in your twenties and thirties, retirement can feel light years away, but it will get here much quicker than you can imagine. And when it does, you’ll want to be prepared.

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Video: 3 Money Management Principles for Children

Submitted by Wealthcare Partners of Santa Barbara on July 31st, 2019
 

*This content is developed from sources believed to be providing accurate information. The information provided is not written or intended as tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for purposes of avoiding any Federal tax penalties.

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Why Should I Think About Retirement Planning?

Submitted by Wealthcare Partners of Santa Barbara on July 31st, 2019

If you’ve only just begun your career and are starting to collect a decent paycheck, the last thing on your mind is probably retirement planning. When you’re in your twenties and thirties, retirement can feel light years away, but it will get here much quicker than you can imagine. And when it does, you’ll want to be prepared.

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Honoring Memorial Day

Submitted by Wealthcare Partners of Santa Barbara on May 20th, 2019

As we near the upcoming holiday at the end of May, I found myself thinking about the true meaning of Memorial Day and what it means to us today. One thing I’ve always known as a veteran myself is that Memorial Day is more than a day off; it is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving our great nation.

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Avoiding Retirement Woes

Submitted by Wealthcare Partners of Santa Barbara on May 17th, 2019

How to Avoid Retirement Woes

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Five Ways to Save on Healthcare Costs

Submitted by Wealthcare Partners of Santa Barbara on January 22nd, 2019

It’s certainly no secret that healthcare costs have escalated in recent years, and there’s no reason to believe that the end is in sight.  But whether you have a comprehensive health insurance policy or have purchased a catastrophic policy, there are ways to save on healthcare costs.

Here are just a few:

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Time to Create a Budget

Submitted by Wealthcare Partners of Santa Barbara on January 22nd, 2019

At the end of the month, do you often find yourself with a lot less money than you expected?  Do you have a hard time determining exactly what you spent your money on? Do you feel that you should have more to show for your hard work than you currently do? Are you and your spouse or partner always fighting about money?

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