Seasons Greetings from all of us at Lucien, Stirling & Gray Advisory Group! We hope that your holiday season began with moments of peace and gratitude for all the forms of wealth in your life. As an antidote to the season's hustle and bustle, in this month's e-newsletter Megan Poore shares her ideas for thoughtful giving – wisdom we can use all year around.
Did you mark December 8 on your calendar? We look forward to seeing you at our annual Holiday Open House. If you would like to bring a friend for thoughtful conversation and a toast to the year ahead, please RSVP to info@lsggroup.com or call 512.458.2517. Our doors are open, and we look forward to seeing you and yours.
Sincerely,
Thomas Twombly
President
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Thoughtful Giving (and Spending) During the Holidays
By Megan Poore
"It's the thought that counts."
It is a familiar adage for gift-giving, but how many of us fall into the holiday trap of "the perfect gift" – which often comes with a higher price and stress. Add the drama of "pre-Black Friday sales" and other buy-it-now enticements, and suddenly, it's not the most wonderful time of the year anymore.
A new Gallup Poll reports that Americans estimate they'll spend an average of $764 on Christmas gifts this year -- $50 more than the 2010 average. Many families will spend a lot more.
How can we become more thoughtful givers during the holiday season?
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