Lighthouse Advisors, LLC BY Michael Cruz Employees need to know that their efforts are appreciated. In the daily rush of running a business we often forget that. Please don't! All too often, we think that paying someone is reward...
Business Report: What’s The Problem?
Michael Cruz, president of Lighthouse Advisors LLC, Queensbury. Courtesy Lighthouse Advisors LLC The average person, when presented with a problem, immediately works to solve it. Geniuses (think Einstein) approach problems differently. He famously said "If I had an hour...
Business Report: Group Works To Keep Children Safe
Lori Nadeau is a recruiter/homefinder for Northern Rivers Family of Services. Courtesy Northern Rivers Family of Services By Lori Nadeau As a foster parent recruiter/homefinder for Northern Rivers Family of Services, I travel throughout Warren, Washington, Saratoga and Essex...
Business Report: Retirement Is Part Of Annual Checklist
David L. Cumming, CFP, RICP, CRPS, senior vice president with Morgan Stanley. Courtesy Morgan Stanley By David L. Cumming Preparing for an annual financial review may be easier than you think. With a checklist in hand and your financial...
Business Report: Healthcare Costs Are A Retirement Concern
Ruth Mahoney is president of KeyBank's Capital Region. Courtesy KeyBank By Ruth Mahoney For most of the American population, retirement is a paradox. We look forward to it, because we want to stop working. We fear it, because we...
Business Report: Why Diets Fail! (And How That Affects Your Business.)
Michael Cruz is president of Lighthouse Advisors LLC in Queensbury. Courtesy Lighthbouse Advissors LLC by Michael Cruz It's all about habits. The way we eat is established by patterns or habits. So, after the diet we go back to...
Business Report: Fall Into Winter Wellness
Dr. Diane MacDonnell is board certified in integrative and holistic medicine. Courtesy North Country Holistic Care Center By Dr. Diane MacDonnell As we move through fall into winter and get our homes and cars ready for the rigors of...
Business Report: Federal ‘Tax Extenders’ Provide Relief
Tina Suhocki is a CPA at Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs, PC. Courtesy Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs, PC John McCann is a CPA at Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs, PC. Courtesy Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs, PC By...
Business Report: Tax Planning During Political Uncertainty
Dale L. Mullin, partner with Whittemore, Dowen & Ricciardelli LLP in Queensbury. Courtesy Whittemore, Dowen & Ricciardelli LLP By Dale L. Mullin CPA, CFP While the election is over, and the next president and Congressional leaders known, the changes...
Business Report: Understanding Retirement Savings Options
Stephen Kyne is a partner at Sterling Manor Financial, LLC in Saratoga Springs. Courtesy Sterling Manor Financial LLC By Stephen Kyne As we begin to close out the year, we should be mindful that we are doing all we...