Capital Gains Tax: 3 Dreaded Words When Selling Your Home
Do you qualify for capital gains tax exemptions? Capital gains tax applies when you sell something for a profit. That means if you’re selling your home for more than you paid for it, you need to report that gain to the Internal Revenue Service. Th...
Another Fed Rate Hike? 7 Ways the Fed’s Decisions Affects Your Wallet
A Fed rate hike from tops economic news this week The Fed rate hike that was anticipated became a reality when newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced a modest benchmark interest rate hike of between 1.5 percent and 1.75. Th...
Diversify Your Portfolio and Invest in Real Estate
Here are three ways to diversify your portfolio. Think real estate investment It's a new year, time to evaluate your finances and diversify your portfolio by investing in real estate. One of the biggest reasons investors diversify their real estate...
Experts say interest rates and wages will rise
Experts say interest rates will rise as the Federal Reserve eases accommodations it made to boost the weak economy. That's the bad news. Now the good news: wages are likely to increase, too. And, statistics show that new household formations are on t...
$40 million, the new price of luxury?
A report in today's Wall Street Journal says new luxury home listing and sales at the $40 million mark are popping up across the country including right here in Santa Barbara. The article titled "The New Price of Luxury: $40 Million," explains how th...
Check out who made Forbes Magazine’s 2015 Guide to the World’s Billionaires
Forbes Magazine has released its 2015 guide to the world's billionaires. Check out this video from Forbes: "Billionaires 2015, the richest people on the planet." According to the new report, the number of billionaires around the globe expanded to a ...
2014 Great Nonprofits Top-rated List: Who-s On Your List?
We've all heard the stories of non-profits miss-handling their contributions. That's why the 2014 GreatNonprofits Top-Rated List caught my attention. The list includes reviews of nearly 1,700 nonprofits to help donors and volunteers find worthy ch...
3 amazing women who broke through the glass ceiling
As a businesswoman who broke through the glass ceiling due to my success in Real Estate, I always love to hear about other successful women and learn their secrets. I was surprised to learn that the total number of female CEOs of Fortune 500 companie...
Montecito homeowner with excellent credit? Consider these excellent credit cards!
With the holiday shopping season upon us, let's take a look at credit cards. If you're a Montecito homeowner with excellent credit, banks are vying for your business with some extraordinary deals. I've researched some of the best credit card deals ...
Members of Fashion’s Billionaires Club Among America’s Wealthiest Entrepreneurs
You know the brands, like the Gap, Victoria's Secret, and Urban Outfitters, but what about the individual behind the brands, referred to as Fashion's Billionaires Club? The Forbes Magazine list of American Billionaires includes only 11 names from the...