Financial Commentary

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Investing for the Long Term: How to Beat the Market Without Trying

By Jeff Gilbert The market is a complex beast, and there are millions of people who are trying daily to tame it. It can be frustrating to see someone analyze trends carefully and make incredibly successful investment choices, while you feel…
2023-6_2023 Midyear CANVA
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2023 Midyear Market Update

By Jeff Gilbert Oof. 2023 isn’t shaping up to be much friendlier than 2022. However, there is some good news: the first half of the year has shown some signs of progress.  Let’s take a deeper dive into those areas, as well as what…
2023-5_Common Retirement Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
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Common Retirement Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Jeff Gilbert Making mistakes is an inevitable part of being human, and we often use past mistakes as a way to learn and make better decisions in the future. However, in retirement, there is far less room for error. Making such a significant…
2023-4_Don't Let Your Wealth
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Don’t Let Your Wealth Slip Away: Tips for Making Your Money Work for You

By Jeff Gilbert As a high-net-worth individual, you have likely worked hard to accumulate your wealth. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make smarter financial moves to maximize the wealth you have already built. At Balboa Wealth Partners,…
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SVB & Signature Bank Collapsed: Why Banks Fail & How to Protect Your Savings

By Jeff Gilbert Banks play a vital role in the economy, providing individuals and businesses with access to cash, credit, and other financial services. Despite their importance, however, banks can fail. And when they do, the effects often…
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Leave a Lasting Legacy: What Inheritance Are You Passing On to Your Kids?

By Jeff Gilbert When we think about the legacy we want to leave for our children, it goes beyond just money. We want to make sure our gift to them provides stability for many years. We don’t want to pass on a jumble of assets, debts, and…

Retirement Commentary

The Top 4 Retirement Regrets

The closer you get to retirement, the more excited you probably get. It’s a milestone we often start thinking about as soon as we enter our working years, and many of us relish the idea of slowing down, changing pace, and finally having all…

How Much Risk is in Your 401(k)?

We frequently hear about how important and necessary a 401(k) plan is for retirement, but with such a beneficial investment opportunity comes inherent risks, from choosing appropriate funds to understanding hidden fees. When was the last time…

Three Unexpected Reasons Your Retirement Plan May Fail

We all desire to have a secure retirement where we can focus on our passions without having to worry about money. But according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2017 Retirement Confidence survey, 82% of American workers do not…

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2023-6_2023 Midyear CANVA
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2023 Midyear Market Update

By Jeff Gilbert Oof. 2023 isn’t shaping up to be much friendlier than 2022. However, there is some good news: the first half of the year has shown some signs of progress.  Let’s take a deeper dive into those areas, as well as what…
2023-5_Common Retirement Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
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Common Retirement Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Jeff Gilbert Making mistakes is an inevitable part of being human, and we often use past mistakes as a way to learn and make better decisions in the future. However, in retirement, there is far less room for error. Making such a significant…
2023-4_Don't Let Your Wealth
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Don’t Let Your Wealth Slip Away: Tips for Making Your Money Work for You

By Jeff Gilbert As a high-net-worth individual, you have likely worked hard to accumulate your wealth. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make smarter financial moves to maximize the wealth you have already built. At Balboa Wealth Partners,…
Bank Collapse
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SVB & Signature Bank Collapsed: Why Banks Fail & How to Protect Your Savings

By Jeff Gilbert Banks play a vital role in the economy, providing individuals and businesses with access to cash, credit, and other financial services. Despite their importance, however, banks can fail. And when they do, the effects often…
2023-3_leave a lasting legacy
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Leave a Lasting Legacy: What Inheritance Are You Passing On to Your Kids?

By Jeff Gilbert When we think about the legacy we want to leave for our children, it goes beyond just money. We want to make sure our gift to them provides stability for many years. We don’t want to pass on a jumble of assets, debts, and…
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5 Investment Trends to Watch in 2023

By Jeff Gilbert With all the market volatility, rising interest rates, and persistent inflation we saw in 2022, many investors are wondering what they should expect from the markets in 2023 (and beyond). While we can’t predict exactly what…