Over the past few years, we’ve seen more frequent reports of security breaches and data leaks. As technology gets more advanced and sophisticated, so do hackers. Last week, major news outlets such as the LA Times reported a data breach…
This article originally appeared in the Montecito Journal on September 5th, 2013. Investment Fees or Investment Cost? By Kevin Bourke Are you old enough to remember the Pink Panther movie series starring Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau? In one famous…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on May 31, 2010. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Double-Check Before Sending Money By Kevin Bourke Monday, May 31, 2010 Fred held the phone close to his…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on February 24, 2009. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Love Money, Don’t Waste It By Kevin Bourke Tuesday, February 24, 2009 “People don’t like money.” This…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on January 21, 2009. To see the PDF of the article, click here. By Kevin Bourke Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Christian from Oakland asks what he should be doing today…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on September 8, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. A Few Pointers from Financial Advice Columnist Kevin Bourke By Kevin Bourke Monday, September 8, 2008 Kevin,…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on August 20, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Financial Advice Columnist Kevin Bourke Has an Answer By Kevin Bourke Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Kevin, I…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on June 18, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Can Sustainable Investments Sustain You? By Kevin Bourke Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Kevin, with so much talk about…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on June 8, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Consulting with Parents on Options By Kevin Bourke Sunday, June 8, 2008 Kevin, my widowed mother is aging…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on June 1, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. It’s Like Having the US Treasury Subsidize Your Health Care By Kevin Bourke Sunday, June 1, 2008 Kevin,…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on May 11, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Not a Paid Advertisement. Results May Vary. By Kevin Bourke Sunday, May 11, 2008 I see commercials…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on April 13, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. What to Do if You Didn’t Start Saving for Retirement Until Your 50s. By Kevin Bourke Sunday, April…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on March 29, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Miserly Child Marvels at Savings Previously Spent on Soda By Kevin Bourke Saturday, March 29, 2008 Dear…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on March 15, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. How to Handle Special Offers By Kevin Bourke Saturday, March 15, 2008 Dear Kevin, I recently received an offer…
Sue had been considering divorce for some time, but it was the beginning of the New Year when she finally decided to move ahead. She hadn’t wanted to taint the holidays, and her husband always received a substantial bonus after…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on June 29, 2007. To see the PDF of the article, click here. The Indy’s New Financial Advice Columnist Dishes on Retirement By Kevin Bourke Friday, June 29, 2007 Kevin Bourke,…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on March 1, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. You Too Can Become a Prodigious Accumulator of Wealth By Kevin Bourke Saturday, March 1, 2008 Dear Kevin, We…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on February 16, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Financial Advice Columnist Kevin Bourke Addresses the Housing Market By Kevin Bourke Saturday, February 16, 2008 Dear Kevin, What’s…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on December 13, 2007. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Kevin Bourke’s Top Tips By Kevin Bourke Thursday, December 13, 2007 If you’re not already a victim,…
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