Financial Commentary

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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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How To Prepare For Volatility In The Market

By Jeff Gilbert Here’s the thing: Even though we had been enjoying our record-long bull market and knew that it couldn’t last forever, no one saw our current situation coming. For example, when we turned the page of our calendar to 2020,…
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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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Our 2020 Mid-Year Economic Update

By Jeff Gilbert As everyone knows, 2020 has not been a normal year by any stretch of the imagination. The world as we know it has been turned upside down by five letters and a number: COVID-19. While the coronavirus pandemic is at its core…

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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…

What Should You Do About Market Volatility?

The U.S. stock markets had the worst day of the year on Monday, reacting to news of escalating trade issues with China and fears of an economic slowdown. After the Dow closed down 767 points, investors are understandably nervous. If you are…