Howard Hook recently spoke at Temple Emeth in Teaneck as part of the 2025 Life Hacks lecture series, sharing practical retirement planning strategies and strategic approaches to charitable giving that help families preserve independence while making a meaningful impact.
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How To Avoid Pitfalls that Can Mar Your Retirement
There are many financial mistakes that can mess up your retirement. Here are some tips to help you live the retirement of your dreams.
EKS Associates Collects Toys for Toys for Tots
EKS Associates joined forces with neighboring companies to collect new, unwrapped toys and games for Toys for Tots....
EKS Hosts Thanksgiving Food Drive
EKS Associates thanks everyone who contributed to this year's Thanksgiving Food Drive. This year's Food Drive...
Key Tax Numbers for 2022
Key tax numbers for 2021 have been released by the IRS. This will help with your tax planning.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Are they so different?
Learn how Cyber Monday and Black Friday compare. Discover additional resources to keep you safe while researching and shopping this holiday season.
Support Local Business on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday encourages community members to shop locally. Your local businesses need your support. Here’s how they’re innovating and how you can participate.
Year End Capital Gain Distributions
Mutual funds must make regular capital gain distributions to shareholders. Here’s how it works, as well as what to expect for tax planning.
Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Has Begun
If you are not enrolled in an employer-sponsored health plan, you have until December 15 to get coverage for you and your family.
Think Small. It Could Have Big Rewards.
It’s important to think big when considering your dreams. But to get things done, you may need to take a step back and think small. Here’s why.
Estate Planning Today, Helps You Plan for Tomorrow.
“Plan for tomorrow” seems like sensible advice. Yet a surprising number of people leave no estate plan in place for their survivors.
COLA Increase Announced for Social Security
The Social Security Administration announced a substantial COLA increase for Social Security recipients.
‘Gap Retirements’ Divide Baby Boomer Couples
Are you prepared to retire before (or after) your spouse? Have you considered how this retirement gap will impact your relationship?