Our "Dive Into Giving: Under the Sea Toy Drive" made a real splash among Logix team members, who donated an assortment of delightful gifts for children at Penny Lane Centers. We hold a toy drive for them annually and are continually blown away by the support shown. This event started in late July and wrapped up in August. (See what we did there?)
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A comprehensive financial plan serves as a framework for organizing the pieces of your financial picture. With a financial plan in place, you'll be better able to focus on your goals and understand what it will take to reach them.
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If you're like most people, saving money can get hard when your heart's desire for a little fun bumps up against your brain's strict budgetary rules. Life is all about finding a balance between the two -- all while making sure your account balance stays in the black. The good news is that there are ways to save even while enjoying yourself. You don't have to skip that big-deal anniversary dinner or avoid a hip new restaurant that's creating so much buzz. Try these tips to save money while eating out.
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When you're planning your next vacation, consider making reservations at a charming bed & breakfast. This type of lodging can be more personable than a hotel, and the amenities can save you money. Find savings in these three perks:
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This summer, we are proud to give an $11,000 check to each of these nonprofit organizations: Penny Lane Centers, Burbank Temporary Aid Center, For The Troops, and Circle of Hope, Inc.
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Imagine finding a pile of cash on the ground, let's say $1,000. No one's around and you can't spot the person who may have dropped it. What do you do? Many of us would pick it up and turn it in, possibly to the police, but there are people out there for whom the dollar signs would take over and that money would end up in their pocket.
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With the changing of seasons, there are activities we come to look forward to. In summer, those activities include days at the beach, picnicking with friends and family, catching local baseball games, and taking advantage of free concerts offered at parks throughout L.A. Weekend entertainment options are abundant, and we're here cheering about one of our faves.
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If our calendar year could be compared to a basketball game, we're at about half time. For those of you who don't know anything about basketball, the game is broken into two halves with half time in the middle. During halftime both teams retreat to their locker rooms. So, right now, we're in our half time. We're in the locker room taking a quick breather from running up and down the court like athletes trying to score as many points as we can. It's time to huddle up and make sure we are doing things right.
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Phishing is still one of the most common fraud schemes out there. Here, we break down email phishing and spam emails.
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You're ready to buy a home, and this may or may not be your first rodeo. You've gone through the mental process of figuring out when the right time is, conducted research on the home-buying process, and put aside money for a down payment. Just as there are a number of reasons why you decided to buy a home, there are many ways of reaching that goal. In a typical home-buying situation, receiving keys to your new home starts when you get qualified for a home loan. A traditional mortgage may be the loan option that comes to mind first. With its fixed loan rate and steady payment amount for terms up to 30 years, this mortgage option is popular; however, in a one-size-does-not-fit-all world, there may be a better option for your situation. Putting aside time for researching additional home loan options is worth it, given the investment you're making.
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