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 February 27, 2010. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Is a Conversion Right for You? By Kevin Bourke Saturday, February 27, 2010 What in the world is a…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on May 12, 2009. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Consider Rolling Everything Into an IRA By Kevin Bourke Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Like so many, Mary…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on November 21, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. ‘Tis the Season to Reduce Your 2008 Taxes By Kevin Bourke Friday, November 21, 2008 Already we are…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on May 18, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Pretend It Doesn’t Exist By Kevin Bourke Sunday, May 18, 2008 Kevin, we hear a lot about the…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on May 3, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Why a Minority of Tax Preparers Don’t Approve of After-Tax IRA Contributions By Kevin Bourke Saturday, May…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on January 19, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Six Pitfalls to Avoid By Kevin Bourke February 23, 2008 Dear Kevin, I want to contribute to…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on January 19, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. It’s All in the Allocation By Kevin Bourke Saturday, January 19, 2008 Dear Kevin, I’m a 65-year-old man who’s…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on January 3, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Which is Better, Roth or Regular? By Kevin Bourke Thursday, January 3, 2008 What is the difference between…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on March 16, 2009. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Creative Living Arrangements on the Rise By Kevin Bourke Monday, March 16, 2009 Is divorce in jeopardy?…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on July 7, 2009. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Strange Things Can Happen If You’re Not Careful By Kevin Bourke Tuesday, July 7, 2009 When Kari Kennedy’s…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on December 20, 2009. To see the PDF of the article, click here. How Much Will Heirs Pay If You Die in 2010? By Kevin Bourke Sunday, December 20, 2009 Bill…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Two Common, Potentially Devastating Mistakes Divorcing Persons Often Make By Kevin Bourke Children disinherited, bankruptcy, unforeseen tax liability and other financial…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on December 7, 2009. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Last Chance to Save Money in 2009 By Kevin Bourke Monday, December 7, 2009 Some people like roller…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on March 22, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Carry-forwards, Credits, and Deductions, Oh My! By Kevin Bourke Saturday, March 22, 2008 Dear Kevin, I’m preparing my taxes…
This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on March 8, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. One-Person Businesses Benefit from the Latest Thing in 401(k)s By Kevin Bourke Saturday, March 8, 2008 Dear Kevin, Tax…
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,…