Retiring Abroad: Things to Consider Before Making the Leap
In recent years, an increasing number of Americans have been choosing to retire abroad, seeking a blend of adventure, lower living costs, and…
Read MoreTopel & DiStasi Wealth Management Nominated for “Best of Oakland” award!
We are excited to announce that we’ve been nominated for the “Best of Oakland Magazine” awards in the ‘Best Financial Planner’ category. If…
Read MoreGavin’s Summer Reading List (2024)
Now that tax season has concluded and the weather has finally started to improve, I find myself looking towards another summer season, and…
Read MoreInformation Overload
We live in an era of unparalleled technology and access to information, and with recent trends with Artificial Intelligence (AI), our use and…
Read MoreMoney, Marriage & Divorce
For anyone who works with divorcing couples, the fact that money often plays a major role in either the deterioration of the marriage…
Read MoreEmployee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs)
One benefit often available to employees of publicly-traded companies that is frequently overlooked or under utilized, is to have access to what are…
Read MoreRetirement Plan Limits & Federal Tax-Bracket Changes for 2024
As we wrap up another year, it is time, once again, to turn our thoughts to taxes and tax-planning for the coming year. …
Read MoreCharitable Giving Strategies
As we come to the end of another calendar year, many people who are fortunate enough to have the ability to give to…
Read MoreTaxation of Home Sales
The taxation rules relating to selling a home are fairly simple. Be it your primary home or an investment property, the amount subject…
Read MoreInterest in Inflation
Inflation and interest rates… Interest rates and inflation. Anywhere you look or listen these days, you seem to see or hear the same…
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