Author: Jarrett B. Topel

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Is it time to reverse your thinking on reverse mortgages?

There are few terms in the finance industry more reviled in the minds of the general public, as “Reverse Mortgage”. ...
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Stay in your own lane – Investing in traffic

I love living in the Bay Area, and in my view, there are very few drawbacks to calling this part...
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Annuities Are Like Air-Bags For Your Portfolio

The concept of an annuity, a promise by one party to make a series of payments of a specific value...
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TDWM Announcement – Leaving LPL to Form RIA at TD Ameritrade

It is with great excitement that we here at Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management announce our decision to end our...
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The Tax Consequences of Whole Life Insurance

Deciding on whether to buy a life insurance policy usually comes down to choosing either permanent policies such as whole...
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Don’t Go Shopping Without a List

Have you ever gone to the grocery store without a list?  If so, you probably know the following things are...
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6 Questions To Ask A Potential Financial Advisor

A few weeks ago a new, potential client came in to meet with me. He was armed with a list...
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What Guacamole Can Teach Us About Market Volatility

It’s important to remember, particularly in times of increased volatility, that the stock market is called that because it is,...
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How to enjoy an $18 Mai-Tai

As a financial advisor1, I often hear people express a common sentiment that goes something like this: “I want to...
  1. Episode 111: Be Tax Smart, Not Tax Scared 00:10:09
  2. Episode 110: FOMO and Investing
  3. Episode 109: The Market Crash Is Coming - Someday
  4. Episode 108: Money Can't Buy You Happiness
  5. Episode 107: The Myth of the Stock-Picker’s Market