Regardless of the size of your portfolio, you can learn a significant amount by studying the investment strategies of those with millions in their bank accounts. Many wealthy people weren’t born rich. Some earned their fortunes working more hours than seemingly imaginable like entrepreneur Elon Musk who has openly discussed working anywhere from 80-120 hours […]
With the rise of medical technology, it shouldn’t surprise you that people are living longer and need to plan on having more money stashed away to cover their retirement. To properly ensure that you are prepared for future retirement expenses, it’s important to take into account what your goals for retirement are. It may surprise […]
When it comes to choosing a financial advisor, it can feel like a daunting task. You’ve worked for years to build wealth and you are now looking for someone that understands your long-term financial goals and will support you for the foreseeable future. You are looking for someone that you can trust to make financial […]
Santa Barbara State Street Flags If you happen to be walking, driving or biking down State Street and look up, you may have noticed colorful additions to the street’s decor. Each month, the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, (www.downtownsb.org) displays different flags on the light posts up and down the downtown portion of State Street. The […]
Crushcakes One of the now famous Santa Barbara area cafes is Crushcakes (www.crushcakes.com). Crushcakes has three locations, one in Santa Barbara, one in Goleta and one in Carpinteria. Crushcakes sells gourmet cupcakes and also delicable meal choices for breakfast and lunch. The cafe is open at each location from 7:30 a.m. – 4:oo p.m., but […]
Rori’s Ice Cream Summer is coming and that means the heat is coming! Even in our lovely coastal city of Santa Barbara, summer here can get hot and that means we all need to cool down. What a better way to cool down than to grab some refreshing ice cream! Ian Filippini’s favorite go to […]
Finch & Fork When people think of Santa Barbara, they usually think of sun, surf and sand. All of these things are definitely important parts of Santa Barbara, but the food scene is also an integral part of our amazing city. Ian Filippini Santa Barbara loves to visit all kinds of restaurants, fancy and casual. […]
Brophy Bros. As Ian Filippini Santa Barbara knows, Brophy Bros. is one of the most popular restaurants for locals to dine at in the Santa Barbara area. Brophy Bros. is located in the Harbor, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Ian Filippini Santa Barbara loves the beautiful views you get while […]
East Beach Grill Ian Filippini Santa Barbara knows that there are many great places to eat in Santa Barbara and its surrounding areas, but some places are more well known than others. The East Beach Grill is a great spot to eat, but not everyone knows about it. Ian Filippini Santa Barbara can tell us […]
South Coast Railroad Museum Santa Barbara’s neighbor to the north, Goleta, may not be thought of as much right off the bat, but actually has many interesting and historical sights to see. One of those sights is the South Coast Railroad Museum. The museum offers tours of the Victorian style depot and visitors can even […]