Recent Blog Posts
Your Financial Emergency Kit published on NASDAQ
As soon as we hear a warning of an earthquake or tornado, we immediately run to the store to stock up on everything, from batteries to canned foods. Few of us, however, ever think of preparing a financial emergency kit as well. To read more of Ara’s article, go to NASDAQ.
An Aha Chart: Using Nostalgia to Teach Clients About Inflation
A look at prices from when they were young can help clients grasp the pernicious impact of rising prices over time, says adviser Ara Oghoorian By, ANNA PRIOR © The Wall Street Journal This is an occasional feature in which an adviser shares a chart or other visual presentation that he or she… Read More »
The Great California ShakeOut. Are you ready for an emergency?
On Thursday, October 15, 2015, schools, universities, government agencies, and businesses across California will participate in The Great California ShakeOut. We all know how important it is to be ready with a plan in case of an emergency like an earthquake. Not only will our children participate in this earthquake drill at school, but here… Read More »
Excited to be published in Spanish!
We are thrilled that El Nuevo Herald (sister paper of The Miami Herald) picked up, translated, and ran our NASDAQ article “Answers to 4 Big $ Questions”. We look forward to providing sound advice and perspective to this new audience. You can read the El Nuevo Herald translation here.
ACap Recap – Answers to Your Questions
1. Is my spouse responsible for my student loans when I die?
2. Can I use the money in my IRA for a downpayment on a house?
3. Can I deduct my life insurance premiums or deduct them as a business expense?
4. Can I still make a contribution into my HSA for 2015? If so, how?
Co-Signing For Your Kids: Do You, or Don’t You
Check out finance journalist Gina LaGuardia’s article, “Co-Signing For Your Kids: Do You, or Don’t You?” with a quote from ACap Asset Management founder and president, Ara Oghoorian. http://bit.ly/1QlTw7r