With what’s known as “pension freezes” becoming more and more common today, a Santa Clarita financial advisor is advising residents not to fall victim to it by planning ahead. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “Here’s the problem,” said Arif Halaby, a Certified Estate Planner and president/CEO of Total Financial Solutions. “You’ve ...

If you’re planning to retire at age 62, that leaves three full years before Medicare kicks in — so how can you still afford the cost of healthcare? A Santa Clarita financial advisor is offering a few different strategies to help you retire when you want to. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your ...

On the latest “Total Financial Solutions Safer Money Hour,” hosts Arif Halaby and Jeff Girard sat down to discuss how domestic violence can trickle down through the financial system. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. In these situations, the abusive partner in the relationship often sabotages the other person’s financial situation so ...

While you may be watching the pension crisis unfold in other states like Illinois, a Santa Clarita financial advisor is cautioning residents that the same crisis is taking place behind the scenes in California. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The state of Illinois, which is currently $130 billion upside down, is ...

While retiring wealthy may be the dream, a realistic goal for most people is to make sure they don’t go broke in retirement by planning correctly, according to a Santa Clarita financial advisor. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Arif Halaby, a Certified Estate Planner and president/CEO of Total Financial Solutions, noted ...

With summer vacation upon us, a Santa Clarita financial advisor is giving tips to help residents protect their money when travelling. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “You’re going to be taking a vacation, whether that’s travelling in the United States, around southern California, whether it’s going to be all the way ...

Whether your children still have a year or two left of high school, are headed off to college or just received their degree, a Santa Clarita financial advisor is encouraging parents to set their kids up for a successful financial future. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. It may be many millennials’ ...

During the latest “Total Financial Solutions Safer Money Hour,” Santa Clarita financial advisor Arif Halaby recommended his listeners know and understand the options they have when it comes to their retirement accounts. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Whether it’s a 401(k), a 403(b) or an IRA, there tends to be fine ...

In the case that a person decides to sell their life insurance policy to a firm that offers portions of these settlements to individual investors, the situation can be a “win-win” for everyone involved, according to a Santa Clarita financial advisor. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Arif Halaby, a Certified Estate ...

When real estate is concerned there are many components to consider, Santa Clarita Financial Advisor explains how to avoid another mortgage meltdown. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “Everybody that I’ve talked to lately has put the cart in front of the horse,” said Arif Halaby,, a Certified Estate Planner and President/CEO ...