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How to Use a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to Save on Taxes

If you have a traditional IRA and are age 73 or older, you’re likely familiar with required minimum distributions (RMDs). These are the annual IRA withdrawals the IRS mandates once you reach a certain age. These withdrawals are based on… Read Now >>

Trump & Your Financial Concerns

January 30, 2017

We’ve heard from many friends and colleagues since Trump took over the presidential office express concerns about his impact on their investments and financial life. In this video Matt discuss a mindset shift that is critical for building wealth during… Read Now >>


How to Live 2017 by Design Rather Than by Default

January 11, 2017

Happy New Year to all of our clients and readers! Many of us begin a new year thinking about resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are about taking action. They’re about moving you closer to your goal. They’re about being a better… Read Now >>


Don’t Default On Your Financial Decisions

January 11, 2017

When it comes to selecting an option, a default option that is already selected for you can make your life a little easier. The default is what you get if you do nothing, if you don’t make a decision to… Read Now >>


3 Actions You Can Take to Improve Your Financial Life in 2017

January 11, 2017

Are you wondering what you can be doing in January to set yourself up financially this year? We’ve come up with three things you should be doing now. Adjust the amount of taxes that are withheld from your paycheck. If… Read Now >>


The Best Acceptance Speech Ever!

January 9, 2017

This past week the Golden Globes were on TV and a lot of attention in the media and across the Facebook community has been given to Meryl Streep for her acceptance speech denouncing the president elect. Unfortunately, most people have spent more… Read Now >>


The Key To Strategic Financial Life Planning

December 14, 2016

2017 brings a new start to the year. Your mission should be to find ways to integrate your personal life and professional life to ensure that you are living your best financial life. Instead of focusing on the tactical changes,… Read Now >>


Our Day at Feeding America

December 14, 2016

On Saturday, November 12th, the Team at Illumination Wealth volunteered at Feeding America of San Diego. We helped package over 6,000 pounds of food and 100 backpacks for families who are food insufficient. It was a wonderful day of community… Read Now >>


Election Response

December 13, 2016

“At its best, life is completely unpredictable.” – Christopher Walken Dear Clients & Friends, I know for many of you the unpredictability of this unusual election season may not feel like life at its best. To top it off, financial… Read Now >>


Five Star Award

December 6, 2016

Illumination Wealth Management is proud to announce Matt Rinkey received the 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers Award. Five Star Professional, the largest and most widely published financial services award program in North America, awards this honor. Five Star Professional evaluates… Read Now >>


Client Service Associate

October 5, 2016

  Now Hiring: Client Service Associate We are seeking a Client Service Associate to join our growing team. We realize that the title “Client Service Associate” (or “CSA” as we call it internally) is pretty vague. The CSA works with… Read Now >>