We are more than halfway through the year but it’s not too late to start finding ways that can help lower your 2013 tax bill. Donations to charity are a tax deductible expense. These donations can reduce your taxable income and lower your tax bill, while helping others in the process. Taxpayers are required to […]
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 […]
Over the past 20 years, the annual cost of a college education has risen by 130 percent, according to the College Board. With that said, Americans have racked up around $1 trillion in education debt from both federal and private student and parent loans. Preparing for repayment of school loans may not take immediate priority […]
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 […]
As many of you are already aware, I had been out of the office due to the sudden illness and passing of my mother in December. After the emotional struggle of losing a loved one, I was once again sidelined with back pain and subsequent surgery which helped immensely, but is an ongoing challenge. I […]
Purchasing a home is one of life’s major landmarks for some; it is even a dream come true for others. FHA loans are designed for low to moderate income borrowers who are unable to make a large down payment. FHA loans allow the borrower to borrow up to 97% of the value of the home. […]
With another year in the books and the first month of the New Year quickly coming to an end, we would like to share important dates: January 2013: All employers, businesses, banks and other financial institutions begin preparing the numerous tax documents to be mailed out to us individuals. January 30, 2013: The […]
The New Year is a great time to reflect on what has happened over the past year. It’s also a great time to sketch a draft map for the years ahead. Like any journey, the past year and the years ahead will have plenty of twists and turns. With your own “UNIQUE” map, you can easily […]
We are more than halfway through the year but it’s not too late to start finding ways that can help lower your 2013 tax bill. Donations to charity are a tax deductible expense. These donations can reduce your taxable income and lower your tax bill, while helping others in the process. Taxpayers are required to […]
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 […]
Over the past 20 years, the annual cost of a college education has risen by 130 percent, according to the College Board. With that said, Americans have racked up around $1 trillion in education debt from both federal and private student and parent loans. Preparing for repayment of school loans may not take immediate priority […]
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 […]
As many of you are already aware, I had been out of the office due to the sudden illness and passing of my mother in December. After the emotional struggle of losing a loved one, I was once again sidelined with back pain and subsequent surgery which helped immensely, but is an ongoing challenge. I […]
Purchasing a home is one of life’s major landmarks for some; it is even a dream come true for others. FHA loans are designed for low to moderate income borrowers who are unable to make a large down payment. FHA loans allow the borrower to borrow up to 97% of the value of the home. […]
With another year in the books and the first month of the New Year quickly coming to an end, we would like to share important dates: January 2013: All employers, businesses, banks and other financial institutions begin preparing the numerous tax documents to be mailed out to us individuals. January 30, 2013: The […]
The New Year is a great time to reflect on what has happened over the past year. It’s also a great time to sketch a draft map for the years ahead. Like any journey, the past year and the years ahead will have plenty of twists and turns. With your own “UNIQUE” map, you can easily […]