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There have always been reasons not to invest. The past few weeks have been a turbulent time in the market. But, as evidenced in the past few decades, there is a long list of events that have made headlines and have caused people to be too worried about world events to invest. Looking past the headlines and focusing on long-term goals has its rewards. Read on for more details.
The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers on Friday to be on the lookout for a new e-mail scam that appears to be a solicitation from the IRS and the U.S. government for charitable contributions to victims of the recent Southern California wildfires. The bogus e-mails appear to be a "phishing" scheme, in which recipients are tricked into providing personal and financial information that can be used to gain access to and steal the e-mail recipient's assets. Read on for more details and how recipients of the scam e-mail can help the IRS shut this scheme down.
The availability of affordable housing is a critical factor in the economic success of a region. With real estate market factors so prominent in the news, appreciation for the importance of housing has never been higher. But even in great times for the real estate market, affordable housing remains a basic need for any community. Spend a day with members of the Lancaster County Housing Coalition – formed at last year's summit – as we explore this critical issue. McKonly & Asbury is proud to be the premier sponsor once again of this annual event. Save the date for November 14th and read on for more details and registration information.
