Howard Hertz, EA, CFP®, RFC™
Financial Advisor
Office: (925) 469-1040
[email protected]Sheryl Hertz, EA, ATP, ATC
Tax Advisor
Office: (925) 469-1040
[email protected]Laura Walsh, CRTP
Office Manager
Office: (925) 469-1040
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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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The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
What Is a Stretch IRA?
If you have a traditional IRA, you may have the opportunity to extend its tax-deferred status across multiple generations.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
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Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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.
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Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?