Lucas Financial Services, Inc.

 

Welcome to our Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.

We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.

Thanks for visiting,

Brad & Mary Lucas

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.

Home Affordability

Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

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HOT TOPIC: Geopolitics and the U.S. Financial Markets

This article looks at market reactions to previous global conflicts and emphasizes that long-term market movements are generally driven by corporate earnings, interest rates, and the broader economy.

Media Trends: Where Have All the Readers Gone?

The majority of Americans read few books over the last year, while the number of weekly podcast listeners has been rising.

A Roadmap for Your Family

A letter of instruction could be just as important as a will in helping loved ones settle an estate and move forward with their lives.

Unpacking the Real Limitations on Unlimited PTO

The prospect of unlimited paid time off may be appealing, but there are also some potential pitfalls to consider.

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