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

Cash Flow Analysis

This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

Lifetime Earnings

This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.

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Avoiding Probate with a TOD Deed and TOD Account

In many states, a transfer-on-death (TOD) deed and/or account can help avoid probate without the cost and complexity of a trust.

Grocery Games: Strategies to Help Stretch Your Food Budget

Food prices have risen more than 22% since the beginning of 2020, but shopping strategically might help households spend less on groceries.

Don’t Overlook the Value of Social Security Survivor Benefits

While life insurance might play a central role after the death of a financial provider, Social Security could also offer another important source of income for survivors.

Could Employee Ownership Be Part of Your Succession Plan?

An employee stock ownership plan is a qualified retirement plan that enables a business owner to gradually transfer ownership shares to employees, setting up opportunities to cash out in the future.

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