Financial Commentary

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Top 3 Financial Concerns Women Business Owners Face

By Jeff Gilbert In 2021, surveys show that 31% of all small businesses or franchises in the U.S. are owned by women. (1) This number has increased by 4% since 2020, which is inspiring given the pandemic and economic turmoil the majority…
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How Does An Independent Financial Advisor Benefit You?

As a holistic financial management firm, we pride ourselves in offering the very best to our clients when developing a wealth management plan that works for each individual and their families. We can offer great guidance based on our clients’…
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Personal IRA Vs. Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans

By Jeff Gilbert I’m willing to bet that after the year we’ve just had, you’re looking forward to an enjoyable retirement! But not so fast. Those golden years don’t come without active planning and saving. There are countless…
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It’s A New Year! Is It Time To Reevaluate Your Financial Plan?

By Jeff Gilbert A new year is often a time for fresh starts, intentional planning, and renewed motivation to conquer goals and accomplish things that are important to you. And after the year we just had, a fresh start is just what we need.…
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Happy Holidays From Balboa Wealth Partners

By Jeff Gilbert It’s been a wild ride, but we have finally arrived at the holidays. Our team at Balboa Wealth Partners would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a happy holiday and a refreshing new year! The holiday season,…
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7 Rules Of Investing

By Jeff Gilbert When it comes to finances, words like “saving” and “budgeting” can seem fairly self-explanatory. But how about the word “investing”? Now that sounds a bit more complicated. What does it take to succeed in investing?…

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Insurance Policies For Each Stage Of Life

By Jeff Gilbert   Raise your hand if you have insurance. That’s probably most of you. But did you know that you may need different types of insurance, and definitely different amounts of coverage, for each stage of your life? Here’s…
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3 Ways To Prepare Your Teenager For Financial Independence

By Jeff Gilbert Teenagers aren’t always known for being logical and responsible, especially with money. But given the right tools and opportunities, this is an ideal time for them to set a financial foundation that will benefit them for…
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How To Prepare For The Potential Economic Impact Of Our Current Crisis

By Jeff Gilbert COVID-19 may be primarily a health crisis, but it’s already had a significant impact on our economy. With thousands of businesses temporarily shut down and millions of people staying at home, we could be on the brink of…
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How To Manage Your Finances In A Crisis

By Jeff Gilbert Change is hard on everyone. And the changes that are happening daily due to the coronavirus pandemic, not to mention the roller-coaster ride our markets are on, are disrupting our lives, causing us to feel uncomfortable and…
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The Biggest Financial Mistakes I See

By Jeff Gilbert Life is hectic. If you’re like me, you run around day after day trying to finish a to-do list that never ends. This infinite to-do list is loaded with tasks we know we should do but can never seem to find the time to do…

How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?

By Jeff Gilbert Life is full of unpredictable events. If you start thinking about everything that could go wrong, you’ll give yourself gray hair and a hefty dose of anxiety. That’s where life insurance comes in. It may not solve all your…