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Checking In with Ara – March 2024
Hey everyone it’s Ara with your March 2024 update. I hope everyone is doing well. I’ve been busy traveling back and forth between the San Diego and Arizona offices. Also, I’ve been looking at possibly planning a spring trip and trying to decide where I want to go. I’ve been to so many different places… View Article
Checking In with Ara – February 2024
Celebrating Milestones and Looking Ahead Hey guys, it’s Ara with your monthly update. I just recently celebrated my 40th birthday. I had my best friend fly in from Australia. My cousins flew in from Mexico City and Denver, and we all celebrated with my family up in Los Angeles. It was a great time but… View Article
The Dowden Report – February 2024
A Slow Start to a Promising Year Welcome to the February 2024 Edition of the Dowden Report. Now the 2023 is officially in the books. Personally, I am so looking forward to 2024 and everything that it will bring. January was a bit of a slow month for me, slowing down for the holidays. Enjoying… View Article
Can You Really Pay Less in Taxes on Your Social Security Benefits?- Episode 161
For most people, taxes are just a fact of life. Even your Social Security benefits – for which you had to pay taxes to be eligible to receive – are subject to taxation under certain circumstances. And this tax bite can hit you unexpectedly and put a sizable dent in your benefit income. Is… View Article