Lucas Financial Services, Inc.

 

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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.

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Thanks for visiting,

Brad & Mary Lucas

LTCI Cost of Waiting

Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.

Mortgage Acceleration

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

Cash Flow Analysis

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

Car Affordability

How much can you afford to pay for a car?

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HOT TOPIC: International Investing: The Diverging Fortunes of China and Japan

Investing Internationally can help increase portfolio diversification and provide access to opportunities that may differ from those in the United States.

HOT TOPIC: A Cautiously Optimistic Economic Outlook for 2024

The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter of 2023, despite high interest rates and unsettling geopolitical conflict. This article discusses market conditions and economic forecasts for 2024.

Treasury Yields Off 17-Year Highs

While yields are off highs not seen since before the Great Recession, investors might consider some of the Treasury security types and maturities outlined in this article.

HOT TOPIC: Real Estate Commission Changes Around the Corner

The National Association of Realtors is implementing new policies related to how real estate brokers are compensated. Here are some implications for buyers, sellers, and their agents.

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