At just 12 years old, AJ Rassamni’s future was thrown into a state of uncertainty with the start of the Lebanese Civil War of 1975. Rather than let the devastating circumstances defeat him, Rassamni set his sights on someday living “the American dream” instead. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “I heard ...

There are a few common mistakes you should try to avoid when it comes to retirement planning, according to Santa Clarita financial advisor Arif Halaby of Total Financial Solutions. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The first mistake people in their thirties and forties often make is putting off the decision to ...

Once you’ve retired, do you know what to do with your life insurance? A lot of people may think they don’t have a use for it after their retirement begins, but some policies come with an important type of benefit that could give you good reason to keep it, according to a Santa Clarita financial advisor. Don’t miss a thing. ...

A mobile nonprofit organization called Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles is giving low-income residents of L.A. county hope for a brighter future by providing free legal services at a variety of locations. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Sarah McKendricks, the nonprofit’s executive director, made a special guest appearance to talk ...

While some people may see retirement as a finish line to cross at the end of their working years, a Santa Clarita financial advisor is encouraging community members to instead view it as a process that should be eased into gradually. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “A lot of us forget ...

After 18 homes in the Santa Clarita Valley were destroyed by the Sand Fire last week, a Santa Clarita financial advisor is encouraging the community to investigate their homeowner’s insurance policy to see exactly what’s covered if another disaster strikes. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t prevent fires, but ...

Planning for retirement today just isn’t what it used to be. Instead of relying on one method of income — like a pension or 401(k) — many retirement plans now consist of a few different components. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “When we’re talking about (planning for) retirement, really I think ...

Retirement today looks much different than it did for your parents or grandparents, and a new form of retirement a Santa Clarita financial advisor has coined “untirement” is rising in popularity. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The “old retirement” meant you worked for the same company for 25-30 years before retiring ...

In today’s times, your retirement plan may not look like your parent’s or grandparent’s retirement plan. Today, many people are opting for semi-retirement, choosing to work part-time and travel for business or pleasure, according to Santa Clarita financial advisor Arif Halaby. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Kidnap and ransom insurance can ...

Society sets a very high bar for law enforcement and expects perfection at all times, but sometimes forgets that these individuals are still human, according to Arif Halaby, a Santa Clarita financial advisor and host of “Total Financial Solutions Safer Money Hour” on KHTS AM-1220. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Halaby, ...