It seems the days of wondering if crypto is here to stay are becoming a thing of the past as signs are emerging that the cryptocurrencies and blockchain industry are consistently growing stronger. With the cryptocurrency space having gained so much interest, its increasing pace of adoption, and the willingness of both individuals and companies […]
With so many changes happening around us — school winding down, warmer temps, the ability to travel and see friends — one change that we’re keeping an eye on closely here at Lighthouse Financial Advisors are the changes to the Child Tax Credit (CTC). For 2021 only, the CTC will be expanded by the IRS […]
Coming off a whirlwind of a year in 2020, as we faced unprecedented circumstances, there were certainly a number of hard lessons learned as we sailed through unchartered territory. For many individuals, the biggest lesson was perhaps the realization that they simply were not prepared for the changes they now had to face. Although grudgingly […]
As the next generation continues to work hard & graduate college, it is important to know what the next steps may be. Some of us are going into business, engineering, law, maybe even astronauts, etc. The world is competitive and as a result, we all aim to push ourselves to be the best we can […]
Things usually go right when we follow a recipe. Things quickly turn into a disaster when we improvise or add in things that don’t belong. Let’s add a little more of this and let’s forget this…unless its bacon which makes everything better. 2020 has been a year with lots of distractions with many reasons to […]
As we head into the final week of the 2020 Presidential campaign it is important to examine how a Joe Biden victory could potentially impact your taxes in 2021 and beyond. Biden’s proposed strategy is to focus on the highest earners and particularly those that make over $400,000. The country’s finances are in dire straits […]
20 years old. A new adult. The first few years of adulthood, independence and individuality. So many new concepts and so many unknown paths beckoning the young adults to follow. In the age of internet and “infinite knowledge”, there is a large amount of bad advice out there mixed with the good. It is important […]
Open Enrollment, which varies by company but generally takes place in the Fall, can often be a stressful time as trying to make sense of your company’s benefits can seem like a daunting task. It is an important time however, as it allows you the opportunity to adjust your benefits based on any changes that have […]
Financial security in retirement doesn’t just happen. It takes planning, commitment and, yes, money. FACTS: Only 40 percent of Americans have calculated how much they need to save for retirement. 30 percent of private industry workers with access to a defined contribution plan (such as a 401(k) plan) does not participate. The average American spends […]
It seems the days of wondering if crypto is here to stay are becoming a thing of the past as signs are emerging that the cryptocurrencies and blockchain industry are consistently growing stronger. With the cryptocurrency space having gained so much interest, its increasing pace of adoption, and the willingness of both individuals and companies […]
With so many changes happening around us — school winding down, warmer temps, the ability to travel and see friends — one change that we’re keeping an eye on closely here at Lighthouse Financial Advisors are the changes to the Child Tax Credit (CTC). For 2021 only, the CTC will be expanded by the IRS […]
Coming off a whirlwind of a year in 2020, as we faced unprecedented circumstances, there were certainly a number of hard lessons learned as we sailed through unchartered territory. For many individuals, the biggest lesson was perhaps the realization that they simply were not prepared for the changes they now had to face. Although grudgingly […]
As the next generation continues to work hard & graduate college, it is important to know what the next steps may be. Some of us are going into business, engineering, law, maybe even astronauts, etc. The world is competitive and as a result, we all aim to push ourselves to be the best we can […]
Things usually go right when we follow a recipe. Things quickly turn into a disaster when we improvise or add in things that don’t belong. Let’s add a little more of this and let’s forget this…unless its bacon which makes everything better. 2020 has been a year with lots of distractions with many reasons to […]
As we head into the final week of the 2020 Presidential campaign it is important to examine how a Joe Biden victory could potentially impact your taxes in 2021 and beyond. Biden’s proposed strategy is to focus on the highest earners and particularly those that make over $400,000. The country’s finances are in dire straits […]
20 years old. A new adult. The first few years of adulthood, independence and individuality. So many new concepts and so many unknown paths beckoning the young adults to follow. In the age of internet and “infinite knowledge”, there is a large amount of bad advice out there mixed with the good. It is important […]
Open Enrollment, which varies by company but generally takes place in the Fall, can often be a stressful time as trying to make sense of your company’s benefits can seem like a daunting task. It is an important time however, as it allows you the opportunity to adjust your benefits based on any changes that have […]
Financial security in retirement doesn’t just happen. It takes planning, commitment and, yes, money. FACTS: Only 40 percent of Americans have calculated how much they need to save for retirement. 30 percent of private industry workers with access to a defined contribution plan (such as a 401(k) plan) does not participate. The average American spends […]