Finance
FilmCon Brings Filmmakers and Investors to San Diego
San Diego, CA – The worlds of filmmaking and investment come together for FilmCon San Diego from Thursday to Friday, July 16 through 17 at Spark Studio Soundstage. The two-day event opens Thursday with Founders Alley, a venture conference for founders, investors, and operators. Friday features a series of panels and presentations designed to help […]
Taxpayers Association Finds County of San Diego Drifting Toward Structural Deficit as Spending Outpaces Revenue
New county analysis reveals staffing has grown nearly four times faster than population while capital investment falls to a 16-year low This past month, the San Diego County Taxpayers Association today released its Financial Health Analysis of the County of San Diego, finding that a County balanced on paper is drifting toward a structural deficit […]
The Cost of Complexity: Why Simplifying Your Financial Life Matters
An old friend passed away recently, and his family is now left with quite a large mess. Unfortunately, over the years they didn’t take my advice to consolidate accounts and clean up their account titling, among other things. Now the real work begins. His wife passed away a few years ago, and with his death […]
Don’t Let Your Digital Assets Disappear: Estate Planning for Crypto, Photos, Music and More
A Google search suggested that approximately one trillion dollars of crypto currency assets have been lost, either to theft or lost passwords. In the digital age, your estate isn’t just real property and bank accounts—it also includes your online world: photos in iCloud, email and cloud files, subscription accounts, and cryptocurrency. Without clear instructions, these […]
The City of San Diego Wants Your Credit Card
This past month, residents from the City of San Diego attended a meeting with Attorneys Mike Aguirre and Maria Severson, who are representing plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit in opposition to the Environmental Services Department trash fee, sighting that it is unconstitutional. The meeting was held at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library community center that was […]
A Non-Profit Organization to Help University Students Achieve Their
UCSD Town and Gown is a nonprofit organization founded in 2007. Town and Gown awards scholarships, one of its primary missions, and sponsors monthly lecture programs addressing the most timely and vibrant issues of current times, brought to the membership by acclaimed UCSD professors and researchers. The eight lectures for this year include topics such […]
Former Councilmember Mark Kersey Named President and CEO at the Taxpayers Association
Former San Diego City Councilmember Mark Kersey has been appointed the new president and CEO of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. His tenure begins immediately. Chairman of the Board of Directors Mike McLaughlin said the directors voted unanimously to hire Kersey as president and CEO. “We’ve spent the last 12 months talking to many […]
Life Insurance for Empty Nesters: Smart Pre-Retirement Planning Tips
As your kids grow up and move out, your financial priorities shift. The mortgage may be nearly paid off, college tuition is hopefully behind you, and you’re thinking about retirement. But what about life insurance? Do you still need it? Let’s break it down. Do I Still Need Life Insurance After My Kids Move Out? […]
Busy November and December News for Mission Hills
By Jamaal Jackson, President Mission Hills BID, US Bank Assistant Vice President and Mission Hills Branch Manager Thanks to the generosity of host Briana Robinson, owner of BUJU TATTOO at 914 W. Washington Street, the Mission Hills BID’s Annual Meeting, Election and Mixer, beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November5 will take place at BUJU […]
5 Smart Retirement Planning Moves to Make Before Year-End
As the end of the year draws closer, it is a natural time to reflect and prepare, for the year ahead. Thoughtful year-end planning can help you feel confident about your financial future. Here are some steps you can take this year to make the most of your retirement planning. If you are still working, consider […]
