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If recent headlines have you wondering what’s next for the markets, you’re not alone. Geopolitical tension like the conflict in Iran, as well as shifting trade policy and economic uncertainty have all led to increased market volatility lately. For many investors, it raises familiar questions: Is this the start of something bigger? How long will […]

Welcome to LifeGuide’s Monday Market Minute, where we recap what’s happening in the markets and how we stay grounded through it all. What we’re watching… Oil volatility: The Strait of Hormuz (a channel for roughly 20% of the world’s oil) remains closed. Prices jumped above $100/barrel last week, then dropped back near $88 after reports […]

The temps are beginning to warm up, the days are getting longer, the grass is turning green again… All of which, of course, means… Tax Day (scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 in 2026) is right around the corner! Before you file or finish up with your CPA, it’s worth knowing about some notable changes in […]

At a Glance Tax season is here again. We’ve compiled answers to the questions we hear most from clients every year—from when to expect your 1099s to IRA contribution deadlines to charitable giving considerations. This post is intended to help LifeGuide clients navigate tax season with clarity and, hopefully, minimal headaches.

Stories of Hope from Share the Blessing 2026     At a Glance Each year, LifeGuide sends a group of clients a small cash gift (usually $50) with the instructions to “pass it on”. What follows are powerful reminders of how God can use small, faithful acts of generosity to meet real needs, provide hope, […]

At a Glance This article provides a fresh framework for how to make better resolutions that actually stick. This simple, three-part framework is called Goals & Guardrails and provides a powerful alternative to the traditional resolutions so many of us make but fail to keep. This article is intended to equip anyone looking to live […]

 Note: This video was originally produced for our monthly client newsletter, Guidepost.

Note: This video was originally produced for our monthly client newsletter, Guidepost. If you haven’t heard the news yet, we’ve officially opened the doors of our newest office location in Mount Joy, PA! As more and more clients have joined us from the East Shore in recent years, we’ve been on the lookout for a […]

What’s that saying again? “The only thing certain in life is death and…?” Yep—”taxes.” And while they’re rarely anyone’s favorite topic, they are important. After all, integrated tax planning is one of the ways we make sure our clients’ Financial LifePlans reflect the full picture of their lives! So, in this article, we’ll share some […]

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 […]

Over the last eleven holiday seasons, we’ve randomly selected and invited a small number of our clients to participate in our annual “Share the Blessing” campaign. We send these clients a small cash gift (usually about $50-75) and ask them to think about someone they feel could use an unexpected blessing. Then, we ask that […]

We’ve been hearing some great questions in our meetings lately surrounding the current market conditions and the upcoming election. Let’s dive into two of these today: “The U.S. stock market is doing great…so, when will it crash? “What’s going to happen if ________ wins the election??”

Scamming is rampant right now. In fact, according to the FTC, Americans lost more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023.  And, unfortunately, once the money is gone, in most cases, it’s gone. The reality is this: Anyone can become a scam victim—even you. It’s not something that happens “out there somewhere” or to “someone […]