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To freeze or not to freeze… We’ve had a few questions recently around freezing credit, so we thought it best to share some great steps you can take to protect yourself! Essentially, freezing credit helps protect you from having identity thieves open credit accounts in your name. Once your credit is frozen, the credit reporting agencies cannot disclose contents of your credit report to anyone. Lenders will not extend credit to you, or anyone claiming to be you. It’s super …
“My husband, Jared, and I bought a Peloton Bike at the beginning of this year, and our only regret was not getting it sooner! I’ll do a ride either before or after work, and it’s really helped us stay more active. The Peloton app also provides a variety of other workouts that make you break a sweat! I have found a few favorite instructors that really motivate me, and I always look forward to their new classes. My goal is …
Uncertainty, loss of control and the emotional roller coaster of life is difficult for anyone, but especially challenging for those going through a divorce. Every area of life is affected-emotionally, mentally, physically and financially. It’s during this time, and always really, you need to count on people to have your back. Without my tribe, I wouldn’t have been able to get through my divorce, at least not without a permanent twitch! At Vance Wealth, we advocate for our clients, helping …
As much as I enjoy working out, there are some days I just don’t want to go to the gym. I understand the health benefits and how good I feel afterwards, yet somedays, I have no interest. Enter the personal trainer. The person whose primary focus is my health and wellness. She loves to witness my constant improvement and personal growth, both personally and physically. Not only does she keep me on track with my workout routine, proper form and …
As part of his commitment to support the community, John Vance is excited to serve as the 2021 Chair of the Board of Directors for the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. Vance Wealth first joined the Chamber back when the firm started in 2003, and John has been on the board for the past two years. Now, as Chair, he will take the helm during a pivotal year. “We’ve seen a lot of small businesses struggle in the past …
This year has been an incredible challenge for many businesses, as owners and employees alike adapt to quick, constant and sweeping change. While we all continue to settle into our new normal, the time has come for business owners to apply that same fresh eye and willingness to adapt to their financial plan. Why now? The end of the year is nearing, and the time to pivot is running out. “If you’ve been approaching your finances with the same mindset …
To Our Vance Wealth Friends and Family, Though it’s been a tough year in many ways, I’ve spent a lot of this time looking for the silver linings and hidden opportunities, and in October, I found one when I got the chance to do something special with my daughter, Lauren. As a student at Valencia High School, her new reality is attending senior year from her bedroom every day, which isn’t how any of us imagined it. So, to find …
College savings can feel like an impossible task thanks to these three common myths; however, the truth is bound to lift your spirits and help you get started. For many families, saving for college is such a daunting task that it ends up feeling more defeating than empowering. There are a handful of myths and misconceptions about the college savings process that can be even more immobilizing, preventing parents from ever getting started. At Vance Wealth, it’s our mission …
Take any successful athlete and you will find a brilliant coach by their side. On their own, the athlete can oftentimes obtain great results, but with the guidance, experience and insight of their coach, new levels of success can be achieved. You’ll find this in many professions, as executive coaches, business coaches and life coaches can take individuals to new heights, professionally and personally. Financial advisors are no different. As the ‘quarterback’ for their client, the added value of working …
We understand that many people are working from home and trying their best to practice social distancing. We wanted to provide you with some resources that might make your new day- to- day adjustment a bit easier. We hope that this information might be useful to pass along to others. Grocery Delivery Services: Amazon Instacart Wal-Mart Grocery Delivery Omaha Steaks Food Delivery Services: Santa Clarita Food delivery: WeGo SCV https://www.wegoscv.com/ Uber Eats DoorDash GrubHub Postmates CDC’s Official Website for COVID-19 Updates: …
