by Fred D. Fischer, President of Fischer Financial Services, Inc. As a “Registered Investment Adviser” in Central PA, Fischer Financial Services, Inc. can refer to themselves as Investment Counsellors because the firm devotes 100% of its time and resources, and receives 100% of its revenues, for managing investment accounts only. Few other firms in…
By Michael Cherewka, Esq. Trusts allow you to avoid probate, minimize taxes, provide organization, maintain control, and provide for yourself and your heirs. In its most simple terms, a trust is a book of instructions wherein you tell your people what to do, when. While there are many types of trusts, the major distinction between…
By Gary C. Sanger, Ph.D., CFA It has been six months since passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and we are beginning to see its stimulative effects on the U.S. economy. The post-recession bull market is now over nine years old, and shows no signs of slowing in the near future. Despite this…
By Michael Cherewka, Esq. Considering the myriad of trusts available, creating an estate plan that works can seem daunting. Here’s a look at the basics of ten common trusts to provide a general understanding. All you need to do when meeting with an estate planning attorney is share your goals and insight into your family…
By Gary C. Sanger, Ph.D., CFA Welcome to 2018! The most significant economic news since my last letter is passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. While I could write more about the Act than the space I am allotted, most believe it is business, consumer and growth friendly. Some even believe it could…
By Gary C. Sanger, Ph.D., CFA U.S. economic growth remains modest, but we are in the third longest recovery in history. As in the past several years, Q1 economic growth was slow at 1.4%. The Conference Board reported that U.S. leading economic indicators rose 0.3% in May, signaling continued expansion. Unemployment continues to drop, leading…