The countdown to New Year’s Eve is already underway, which means there’s only a few hours left to make some final financial moves for 2012. So, how best to make improvements across all the big financial categories of your life? Here’s your step-by-step guide from U.S. News & World Report: Give yourself a career upgrade. First, take some time to reflect on how your work has changed over the last 11 months. Are you earning more or less than you were in January 2012? Has any change been by choice, or did you face some unexpected circumstances? If you’re still recovering from…
Archive for December, 2012
Saldutti Staff Support Fallen Local Hero
Posted on December 27, 2012 by Saldutti
On Saturday, December 1, 2012, firm attorney Thomas O’Connell took part in the 5th Annual 5K Run Captain Greg Dalessio in Cherry Hill. The run honors Captain Gregory Dalessio, a 31-year old Cherry Hill native, who was killed on his second tour of duty in Iraq. He died of wounds sustained in Salman Pak, Iraq, when his patrol encountered small arms fire during combat operations. Dalessio was loved by those who knew him and is said to have shone a light on all their lives. For a man adored by his family and community, the 5K memorial walk/run is scheduled…
Firm Attorney Hosts Holiday Fundraiser
Posted on December 27, 2012 by Saldutti
Firm Attorney Christopher D’Amore recently organized a fundraising event at his gym, Fearless Athletics/CrossFit South Philly, called Give Thanks. The event began as a potluck dinner in his apartment five years ago and has now grown with approximately 80 people in attendance. Given the event’s growing popularity as well as the time of the year, Chris concluded that this would be the perfect opportunity to raise money for a good cause. He reached out to Philabundance, a local food pantry organization in the Philadelphia/South Jersey region and worked with them to raise about $300 in 2011. This year, Chris, alongside…
The Newtown Tragedy – How You Can Help
Posted on December 19, 2012 by Saldutti
It’s easy to show that you care after an event like an earthquake or hurricane. You can send drywall and diapers, or at least money to buy them, and ease the pain of fellow citizens in the path of destruction. But when people are dealing with the type of horror that occurred during last Friday’s school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, it’s harder to help your neighbor. The houses of the afflicted are still standing; they still have their jobs and their infrastructure; it is their hearts that are broken. You still can help. Local counseling services are working overtime; families must still pay bills…