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As the end of 2013 approached you probably heard a lot of commentators talking about the “January Effect”. No, this is not the feeling everyone in the Northeast has about relocating to somewhere warmer. The “January Effect” is the market phenomenon that the stock market rallies in the month of January with a particular rise […]
Vacation homes by the beach, ski slopes or in the countryside are a great source of enjoyment and pride for a family. For most families, the intention is to pass ownership down to children and eventually grandchildren. However, there are numerous financial and emotional factors involved in transferring real estate to the next generation. Tax […]
Everyone has heard the stories of a famous person or family member that passed away without a will or without ever informing his spouse or adult children about his financial affairs. Often, this places a huge financial and emotional burden on grieving loved ones and causes a lot of stress. Whether it involves tracking down […]
Have you elected additional Life Insurance through your company’s employee benefits? Many people sign up for coverage because it is easy to acquire since there is slim to no underwriting requirement and have relatively low premiums. While young, this approach can work if you like the idea of extra insurance on the cheap. However, at […]
On a recent Sunday afternoon, five employees of Lighthouse Financial Advisors competed in the popular endurance event Tough Mudder consisting of over 20 obstacles on a hilly 10-mile course outside Allentown, Pennsylvania. The competition encourages teamwork and camaraderie among participants while testing your physical and mental strength. In March, an ambitious goal was set to […]
Often times when we start a new job we complete many forms in the first few days/weeks related to the employee benefits offered by our new employer, such as, Savings Plan contributions, Medical Insurance Plans, Group Life Insurance, etc. As a financial planner (and someone who recently started a new job!), I am aware of […]