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The Dowden Report – December 2023
Hello and welcome to the December edition of the Dowden Report. As the year draws to a close, I’m excited to share the highlights from our recent Murder Mystery Party and updates on our family traditions. Murder Mystery 2023: A Swinging Success! This year’s theme was “Time Magazine’s Person of the Year: Murder in the… View Article
Checking In with Ara – December 2023
Hey everyone! Hope that you had a great Thanksgiving. I wanted to share some updates and insights as we approach the end of the year. Thanksgiving Reflections and Market Overview I recently spent a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family in Palm Springs, enjoying golf and delicious food. In the financial markets, despite some ongoing uncertainties,… View Article
The Dowden Report – November 2023
Adventures in Arizona and at Sea Hello and welcome to the November edition of The Dowden Report. Last month closed out the summer by visiting our favorite hiking spot in the mountains of Northern Arizona where my parents have a cabin. After that, we chartered a boat for our annual “Tommy’s Tuna” deep sea fishing… View Article
Checking In with Ara – November 2023
Hello everyone, It’s Ara here with your November 2023 update. I genuinely hope this message finds each of you in good spirits as we approach the festive season. A Brief Trip Down Memory Lane Recently, I took a trip to Mexico with my mother. Those days were filled with cherished memories, laughter, and the heartwarming… View Article
The Dowden Report – October 2023
Hello and welcome! I’m Joshua Dowden, your Wealth Manager at Lucia Capital Group, based right here in Summerlin, Nevada. Exciting times are ahead as we kick off our monthly video updates. Curious about what’s in store? Well, you’ll just have to join me each month to discover. To those of you who’ve been with me… View Article
How to Pay ZERO Taxes On $100K of Income in Retirement
Retirement planning can be tricky. But what if we told you that a retired couple could earn $100,000 yearly and pay zero federal income tax? It might sound impossible, but with the right strategies, it’s achievable. Setting the Stage: Imagine a retired couple, both 66 years old. They plan to claim their Social Security benefits… View Article