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John Robinson | Nov 20, 2021

Hubris and Naivete from the Ivory Tower

Portfolio Management and Investing
Comprehensive Financial Planning
Economist Laurence Kotlikoff thinks most financial planners go about retirement income planning all wrong. Financial Planner John Robinson thinks Larry is the
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John Robinson | Aug 9, 2021

Negative Returns Ain't Much of a Living

Portfolio Management and Investing
What does a scene from an iconic Western have to do with investing in bond mutual funds and ETFs?
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John Robinson | Jun 8, 2021

When Being #1 is Not a Source of Pride

Hawaii
Tax Planning
Learn more about changes to Hawaii's tax laws and how it contributes to the states reputation as a high-tax state.
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John Robinson | May 28, 2021

Estate Planning – Perception vs. Implementation

Estate Planning
How can you make your estate plans effective and utilize eMoney?
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John Robinson | May 25, 2021

Looking for Yield in all the Wrong Places

Stock Portfolios
Financial Planning
We investigate the benefits and downfalls of bonds and CDs that have matured.
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John Robinson | May 2, 2021

The Consequences of Gifting

Tax Planning
Estate Planning
Factors to consider when thinking about turning over certain assets, such as a house, to children.
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John Robinson | Apr 18, 2021

Catch of the Day: LTC TLC (A Look at Insurance Policies)

Insurance Policies
Financial Planning
Financial Planning Hawaii
A story which illustrates solutions to how policyholders should handle their insurance premiums
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John Robinson | Mar 10, 2021

Key Elements of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020

COVID-19
Tax Rules
Financial Planning
The bill dubbed "Coronavirus Stimulus 2.0" offers new and notable provisions. Read more about what changes you should be aware of and gain access to further
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John Robinson | Mar 7, 2021

Don't You Think the Stock Market Bubble is About to Burst?

Stock Market
Financial Planning
Stock Portfolios
Based on current market trends can we expect the current bubble to burst? We offer historical examples and analysis to respond to this question our clients and
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John Robinson | Feb 26, 2021

A Contrarian View of Portfolio Rebalancing

So many financial advisors today tout portfolio rebalancing as an important element of their value propositions. Unfortunately, published academic research does
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John Robinson | Feb 16, 2021

Rescue from a Scammer

Financial Scam
Savings
Financial Planning
How financial scams can begin with online seminars and transpire into difficulties for clients. This story also outlines the solutions for handling the
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John Robinson | Feb 8, 2021

Special Occasion Gifts for Children: 21st Century Alternatives to Savings Bonds, Stocks, Mutual Funds and 529 Plan

Savings Bonds
Stocks
Mutual Funds
Financial Planning Hawaii
Thoughts on investments such as savings bonds for children's gifts in the Digital Age.
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