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How should Christians tithe in retirement?

October 8, 2024 | Investing

If you’re a Christian nearing retirement age or are currently retired, you may be wondering, “How do I tithe in retirement?” This is a great question and one worth wrestling with! Before we discuss this topic in-depth, let’s be clear: There is no one-size-fits-all “best” answer about how Christians should tithe in retirement. What makes […]

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Q&A: Can the stock market keep going up?

April 26, 2021 | Investing

Today, we’re sitting down with LifeGuide Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Zak Lutz, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. This is the final part in our six-part Q&A series. Q: Can the stock market keep going up?   Last year, we examined the historical growth of the stock markets over […]

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Q&A: Why is the stock market so high?

April 26, 2021 | Investing

Today, we’re sitting down with LifeGuide Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Zak Lutz, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. This is the fifth part in our six-part Q&A series. Q: Why is the stock market so high? A: To begin unpacking this question, it’s helpful to acknowledge the fear often living […]

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Q&A: Should I be concerned with the devaluation of the dollar?

April 5, 2021 | Investing

Today, we’re sitting down with LifeGuide Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Zak Lutz, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. This is the fourth part in our six-part Q&A series. Q: Should I be concerned with the devaluation of the dollar?   A: This is a great question. As of this posting, […]

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Q&A: Should I invest in Bitcoin?

April 3, 2021 | Investing

Today, we’re sitting down with LifeGuide Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Zak Lutz, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. This is the third part in our six-part Q&A series. Q: Should I invest in Bitcoin?   A: Bitcoin has been in the news sporadically for several years now. Whenever the price of […]

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Q&A: Is now the time to buy gold and silver?

April 1, 2021 | Investing

Today, we’re sitting down with LifeGuide Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Zak Lutz, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. This is the second part in our six-part Q&A series. Q: Is now the time to buy gold and silver?   A: This question comes up from time to time as well, typically in times […]

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Q&A: What’s the outlook for real estate given the COVID-19 pandemic?

March 30, 2021 | Investing

Today, we’re sitting down with LifeGuide Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Zak Lutz, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. This is the first part in our six-part Q&A series. Q: What’s the outlook for real estate given the COVID-19 pandemic?   A: When you think about real estate right now, you’re probably […]

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Share the Blessing 2021: Provision in a pandemic

February 24, 2021 | Impact

2020 brought a lot of challenges, grief, and heartache for many. Yet even in the toughest times, we rest in God’s promises knowing He is still here and still at work. The stories we received from this past Share the Blessing campaign provide a tangible, compelling reminder of this incredible reality. Over the past seven […]

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Local organizations making a Kingdom impact

December 24, 2020 | Impact

We created the LifeGuide Impact Fund in 2014 as a way to support local non-profit organizations making a positive and lasting impact. As we look ahead to 2021, we wanted to take a moment to highlight just a few of the incredible organizations we’ve been honored to walk alongside this past year: New Life Community […]

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Moving to virtual-only appointments for the fall and winter

November 24, 2020 | News

As COVID-19 cases rise sharply, we want to do our part to keep our clients and team safe. For the time being, we will only be offering virtual appointments.  Members of our team have been working remotely and holding virtual client meetings since March without missing a beat. In the event of a mandated shutdown, […]

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Investing through chaos: How to survive an election season

October 13, 2020 | Investing

Oh boy! Today, we’re diving in headfirst! That’s right. We’re talking about the upcoming presidential election in November!  More specifically, we want to ask: How should we be responding to this period of uncertainty? What effects might the election have on our portfolios? Recently, LifeGuide managing partner, Doug Denlinger, sat down for a Zoom call […]

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Anticipating the next market drop

October 2, 2020 | Stock Market

Today, let’s talk about market drops and how we can position ourselves to respond during periods of market volatility and stress. We do not know (nor does anyone know!) when the next drop will come, how long it will last, or how severe it may be. However, just like the proverbial “death and taxes,” we […]

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What does love require of me?

June 17, 2020 | News

This past weekend, our family ventured out to spend some time together in Ocean City Maryland as we have done many times in the past. We enjoy the ocean, the sand, mini-golf and go-carts, Fisher’s popcorn, and, most of all, the trip down to the boardwalk for a large bucket of Thrasher’s French Fries. Yet […]

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Moving into PA’s green phase of reopening

May 19, 2020 | COVID-19

As we officially move into the green phase of state reopening this week, we wanted to share what this will look like for us. As always, the safety of our clients and team members remains our top priority. We will continue offering video conferencing or phone calls for every client who wishes to meet remotely. […]

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Updates as we move into PA’s yellow phase of reopening

May 19, 2020 | COVID-19

As Cumberland County moves into the yellow phase of state reopening this week, we wanted to take a moment to share what this will look like for us. First and foremost, we are committed to your safety. While we’re looking forward to being able to meet with you in person again, the safety of our […]

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Share the Blessing 2020: LifeGuide Community Stories of Generosity

April 20, 2020 | Impact

When you think of the word “generosity,” what comes to mind? Perhaps you envision a selfless act of service, donating to charity, taking on the financial burden for someone in need, or volunteering your time to help those who could use it. While it can take many forms, we believe generosity is foundational to a […]

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