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So we all know that it was a brutal winter, but what was the effect on your plants and garden.  In order to get this answer, we have gone to Lord's Landscaping to get some insight.  As part of our monthly video series, check out the link below to learn more.

Last month we announced our annual Mid Year event and we're excited that Jeff Fried, CEO of Beebe Healthcare has agreed to come and speak with our clients.  This month we are announcing that Tom D'Arcy, CEO of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust has agreed to present at our meeting.  We all know the success that ARC has had and this will be great a opportunity to hear about their future plans.  We also encourage you to please consider bringing a friend that could benefit from this unique event.  Details and a registration link are below.

As always we appreciate your support and we look forward to continue to serve many of you in the future.

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Michael P. Loftus
Loftus Wealth Strategies
www.loftuswealthstrategies.com

 

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So we all know how bad a winter it was, but how has it affected your garden? Take a look for some tips from Megan Moore at Lord's Landscaping, who will provide some ideas to get your garden ready for spring.  Click Video below for details. 
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The Fed's Great Unwind
and Your Portfolio

After more than five years of unprecedented support for the economy, the Federal Reserve Board has begun to reduce its purchases of bonds. And though the Fed has said interestrates may stay low even after unemployment has fallen to 6.5%, higher rates increasingly seem to be a question of timing. Both of those actions can affect your portfolio.

  

 


Spring Cleaning Your Debt

 

 

It's springtime--time for you to take stock of
your surroundings and get rid of the dirt and clutter that you've accumulated during this past year.  In addition to typical spring cleaning tasks, you may want to take this time to focus on your finances. In particular, now may be as good a
time as ever to evaluate your debt situation and try to reduce and/or eliminate any debt
obligations you may have. The following are some tips to get you started.

 

Is There a New Way to Calculate my Home Office Deduction?
  
Yes, but first it's important to 
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Now is a great time of year to start thinking about all those small projects around the house that need to be done to  get it  ready for your families and friends to visit this summer.   Below are two great "Honey Do" guys that can help you check things off your list. I have worked with both Bill and Paul and highly recommend their professionalism and skill.

  • Buffalo Bill's Handyman Service - Bill Riffel -   716.481.0392
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 Springtime Quiche

 Finally the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming!  I didn't think that spring would ever get here.  I was searching for recipes the other day that used vegetables and fruit that are now in season.  I personally love springtime vegetables more than winter vegetables,  but I love everything spring more than anything winter!  This Quiche recipe looked simple and light, enjoy.

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