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Improving Client Access to Secure Information

On December 1, 2017

How do we communicate with our clients? Are our methods of electronic communication safe and secure? Are our clients able to conveniently access their information? Are we able to access important information and communications from our clients? At Raskob Kambourian the answer to these important questions is yes! Raskob Kambourian is always seeking ways to…

Beware of Scams

On December 1, 2017

No one wants to be a victim of scam artists. The best way to avoid becoming a victim is to be aware of what scammers are doing-what their goals are and what techniques they are using to achieve these goals. So far in 2017, these are the 10 most common scams to be aware of.…

Security

On November 1, 2017

Here at Raskob Kambourian, we take pride in our ability to keep our clients’ important personal documents safe and secure. We use up to date scanning procedures to create electronic files and we use up to date technology with built in protection features. We have double lock security, meaning that not only are the file…

Ever Changing IRAs

On November 1, 2017

Every year taxpayers ask if they should do an Individual Retirement Account and if it should be a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. No matter which professional they ask, they get the same answer. Well, it depends. In 1974, Congress enacted the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) in an effort to legislate protection…

Tax Implications to Consider When Buying a Home

On October 1, 2017

Most of us will purchase property during our lives but few of us understand closing costs and which closing costs are deductible on our income tax returns. When you are spending anywhere from 3% to 5% of the purchase price of the home it would be nice to know what you are paying for. Closing…

The Economy

On September 1, 2017

During the first half of 2017 we have enjoyed strong equity markets for both the US and the world’s top 20 economies. The U.S. economy is still the largest and most important in the world, and investors have enjoyed the best of both worlds, with stocks and bonds rallying together amid record-low volatility. The U.S.…

ANNOUNCING RASKOB KAMBOURIAN’S NEW AUTOMATED INVESTMENT PLATFORM!

On September 1, 2017

RK has a new service that is ready for client participation. As technology has advanced in the investment field, one of the latest technology services being offered is automated investing. Several large companies have adopted this concept with this new technology as a stand-alone service. So what is it and what can it do for…

IRA Beneficiary Designations, Not Always As Simple as One Might Think

On December 1, 2016

It seems pretty simple to decide who you want to receive the gift of your IRA when you are no longer here. If you are married, it is usually your spouse, sometimes your children, grandchildren, or maybe a charity. In a blended family it may be your spouse as primary and then your children as…

Reverse Mortgages

On November 1, 2016

Our clients benefit from Raskob Kambourian’s overall strategy of Life Planning—as a direct result of our role as Life Planners we continually research and find solutions that are beneficial to our clients. Currently we are performing an in depth review of the possible benefits of a reverse mortgage. As you will see below, a…

2016 Medicare Check-In

On October 1, 2016

We hope you are in continued good health! For those of you on Medicare, and those of you getting into Medicare, I would like to bring your attention to a few key points: 1) Have you taken your Annual Physical, your annual Wellness Check-up, or a House Call from a doctor or registered nurse? These…