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Setting Yourself Up for Success in...

There’s a great quote that has stuck with me over the years, and it has offered me simple kick-in-the-rear motivation when I need it.    ”It takes as much energy to […]

January 25, 2023 Read more
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Is Massachusetts the Best State for...

Is Massachusetts the best state for families? WalletHub recently published a comparison chart that rates each state across the U.S. on a proprietary scale to determine which states are the […]

January 18, 2023 Read more
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Year-End Financial Checklist – Some Helpful...

The holiday season is moving along fast and furiously for most of us, and it can be challenging to find time to wrap presents or enjoy a late-season football game, […]

December 16, 2022 Read more
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Holiday Budgeting – Perspective is the...

I know; we barely finish packing the Halloween costumes and composting our jack-o-lanterns before the year’s end holiday consumer rush bludgeons down upon us. Now, I’m no scrooge; I enjoy […]

November 18, 2022 Read more
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Trick or Treat! – 3 Falsehoods...

It’s that time of year, “Spooky Season.” When I was growing up, we just called it Halloween, but there’s always an opportunity to market a holiday as long as possible. […]

October 28, 2022 Read more
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7 Steps to Setting Better Financial...

Financial planning is essential.   You must save money, pay your bills, invest for the future, and take care of your family.  But now and then, you may hit a mental […]

October 15, 2022 Read more
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Saving Strategies and Inflation Woes –...

I know it’s not the most fun subject to talk about; still, with all the constant coverage of inflation on the news, I feel it’s important to share some perspective […]

September 30, 2022 Read more
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Jobs With The Best Work-Life Balance?...

I hate to be the voice that may rain on some parades, but the perfect work-life balance doesn’t exist. No, this isn’t a list of the jobs with the best […]

September 15, 2022 Read more
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Roth Rollover and Required Minimum Distribution...

Roth 401(k)s are becoming increasingly popular, and as a family financial planner, I hear more questions from clients regarding contributing to both Roth 401(k)s and Roth IRAs.  The two questions […]

August 26, 2022 Read more
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Retirement Statistics – Some Revealing Trends...

I’ve recently come across an article published by Anytime Estimate, a company that provides tools and calculators for people interested in buying and selling real estate. The company polled over […]

August 15, 2022 Read more

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