Howard Hertz, EA, CFP®, RFC™
Financial Advisor
Office: (925) 469-1040
howard.hertz@trivalleytax.comSheryl Hertz, EA, ATP, ATC
Tax Advisor
Office: (925) 469-1040
sheryl.hertz@trivalleytax.comLaura Walsh, CRTP
Office Manager
Office: (925) 469-1040
laura.walsh@trivalleytax.comServing Individuals
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Business Planning
Insight and information for employers and employees.
Investment Strategy
Let us provide you with the guidance that can help you understand and better define your financial goals. (Investment and financial planning services are offered by Howard Hertz through his affiliation with HD Vest)
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Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
What You Should Do About Insurance Following a Divorce
In the face of divorce, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked.
5 Things That Seasoned Travelers Are Doing (That You're Not)
A collection of tips from professional travelers.
Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person
Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
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Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?