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Nine Important Retirement Milestones (Starting at Age 50)

2 weeks ago | presidiosentinel.com | Rick Brooks

I’m continuing the topic of properly preparing for retirement this month. Most people don’t really start thinking about retirement at age 50, but there are a few things you should be doing to set yourself up early for a comfortable and secure retirement. Age 50: Catch-Up Contributions BeginAt age 50, you can start making “catch-up” contributions to your retirement accounts. This means you can put extra money into your 401(k), 403(b), or IRA each year.
10 Essential Steps for a Smooth Transition to Retirement

1 month ago | presidiosentinel.com | Rick Brooks

A good friend of mine was recently forced into early retirement by changes at the Federal agency where he worked. Retirement is a major life milestone that requires thoughtful planning and preparation, so I wanted to write about how to properly prepare for such an important change. To ensure a smooth transition, it’s essential to consider all aspects of your future life. Here is a 10-point checklist to help you start getting ready for retirement.
Bonus ADU Being Challenged by Neighbors Throughout San Diego

1 month ago | presidiosentinel.com | Paul Krueger

Neighbors Say Stop the Abuse of PowerBy Paul KruegerIt’s been a long and difficult effort to win even limited reforms to the city’s destructive “Bonus ADU” Program. Credit for common-sense restrictions on San Diego’s backyard apartment buildings will be shared by neighborhood activists who documented the program’s abuses and joined forces to make persuasive presentations to the city council and planning commission.
Say NO to Irresponsible Development on Mission Hills Hillside

Mar 2, 2025 | presidiosentinel.com | Scott Case

By Scott CaseElda Developments is seeking to build a 14-story, 172 foot tall high-rise at 3677 Columbia Street, behind India Street’s International Restaurant Row. This precedent setting development on the Middletown hillside negatively impacts the entire community and is opposed by residents and India Street restaurant businesses. The City is using its Complete Communities (CCHS) program to push this project through its approval process without any community review, comment or appeal.
When to Make a Homeowners Insurance Claim: A Comprehensive Guide

Dec 4, 2024 | presidiosentinel.com | Rick Brooks

Filing a homeowners insurance claim is a critical decision that requires careful consideration. While insurance is designed to protect you financially in times of need, not every incident warrants a claim. Understanding when to file can save you money, preserve your claims history, and ensure you’re making the most of your coverage. Before filing a claim, it’s crucial to evaluate the extent of the damage and your policy details.
Retiring in San Diego - What about Taxes?

Oct 6, 2024 | presidiosentinel.com | Rick Brooks

Retirement for most people is a significant milestone. Some can’t bring themselves to stop working, but for others it represents a significant change in both income and lifestyle. Living in a high-cost area like San Diego can bring unique challenges, particularly regarding taxes. It’s essential for retirees — or those on the cusp of retirement — to engage in proactive planning to minimize taxes and ensure their financial well-being.
Are Social Security Benefits Taxed in California?

Sep 1, 2024 | presidiosentinel.com | Rick Brooks

Claiming Social Security Benefits is not as straight-forward as it might seem. It’s a very complex system, and the rules can be hard to decipher. One of the most common questions about Social Security Income is regarding taxes. Once you start receiving Social Security Income Benefits, how are they taxed? For those in a high tax state like California, the natural follow-up question is, how is Social Security taxed in California? Let’s start with the basics.
Living To Tell My Story - A Stroke Survivor

Sep 1, 2024 | presidiosentinel.com | Paul Krueger

By Paul KruegerThe fact that I can write this story is something of a medical miracle. On July 30, I was rushed to Scripps Mercy Hospital’s Trauma Unit, disoriented, unable to speak coherently, and afraid I might never talk again. Within12 hours, I could clearly communicate with my wife and the medical professionals who restored my brain functioning — and possibly saved my life — thanks to an amazing drug that can reverse brain injury and prevent permanent disability.
Update on Proposed Kettner and Vine Mega Shelter for the Homeless

Sep 1, 2024 | presidiosentinel.com | Paul Krueger

By Paul Krueger / Previously published in the OB RagThe future of Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed 1,000 homeless shelter won’t be known until the City Council returns from its summer break and resumes meeting in September. But there are rumblings at City Hall that the mayor has — or will — abandon his controversial “mega-shelter,” proposed for an industrial-commercial block at Kettner and Vine Streets, east of the airport in San Diego’s Middletown neighborhood.
Six Common Mistakes Trustees Make

Aug 3, 2024 | presidiosentinel.com | Rick Brooks

Planning for the distribution of your estate is complex. There are so many variables to consider, like family dynamics, changing values and ever-changing tax rules. It can be easy to simply ignore the planning, but that just leaves your heirs to clean up a huge mess and often causes strife trying to figure out what a person’s intentions were. In California, a typical estate plan has a living trust that controls and distributes all of a person’s assets at death.