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PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES: Your Money, Your Independence

Planning for the unexpected when things are good is a necessary evil. This is true for electing work benefits, insur­ance, estate planning and access to equity.

Kemblowski, Phelan join MEDC board

The MEDC Board of Directors has voted in Marcus Kemblowski, the chief operating officer for Apex Entertainment, and Maurice Phelan, president of Sartorius Stedim North America, as new directors

At Linda’s Decors, ‘We give windows the treatment’

Linda Woodard launched Linda’s Decors with a goal of helping her clients achieve their vision of their windows within their budget.
Glenn Brown, CFP

PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES: Your Money, Your Independence

Enjoy Every Sandwicher Moment Once David Letterman had frequent guest and a favorite musician of his, Warren Zevon, on for an entire show. Zevon, who’d...
Glenn Brown, CFP

Professional Perspectives: Your Money, Your Independence

Since 2019, Congress continues to place a growing number changes as well as restrictions on Americans’ retirement planning.

Chamber to host annual Network with a Purpose

The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce will conduct its annual Network with a Purpose on Nov. 28 at Apex Entertainment.
Glenn Brown, CFP

Professional Perspectives: Your Money, Your Independence

It’s taken 2 years, but Massachusetts lawmakers finally provided legislation for Governor Healey to sign on October 4th impacting the lowest (worst) U.S. estate tax threshold as part of a “$1 billion tax relief package”.

Merrimack Valley Credit Union holds annual toy drive

Merrimack Valley Credit Union recently held its annual toy drive to support families in need throughout Massachusetts.
Glenn Brown, CFP

Professional Perspectives: Your Money, Your Independence

Financial Aid Changes To Impact This Fall’s College Applications We’ve come to expect Congress naming new leg­islation that exaggerates impact but does little to be...
Glenn Brown, CFP

Professional Perspectives: Your Money, Your Independence

Yes, even the Nasdaq-100 Index rebalances. What about you? On July 24th a special rebalance was held to reduce the Nasdaq 100 Index’s concentration in...
Glenn Brown, CFP

Professional Perspective: Your Money, Your Independence

The seven largest companies by market capitalization (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla) comprise more than 29% of the S&P 500 index. These companies dubbed the “Magnificent Seven” have performed very well in 2023.
Glenn Brown, CFP

Professional Perspectives: Your Money, Your Independence

Ready Homebuyers? Things Are About To Change. It’s been a perfect storm the last 3+ years against first and second-time homebuyers. But a change is coming,...
Glenn Brown, CFP

PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES: Your Money, Your Independence

Frugal February… A Different Take, One That’s Sustainable. Seen the “Frugal February” challenge recently? The main idea is following holiday indulgences and resolutions being forgotten,...
Glenn Brown, CFP

Professional Perspectives: Your Money, Your Independence

At or Near Retirement? Time to Say Bucket! Those at or near retirement face many decisions. Transitioning from a paycheck that builds savings to taking distributions...
Glenn Brown, CFP

Professional Perspectives: Your Money, Your Independence

If You Fail To Plan, You Are Planning To Fail. Making New Year’s resolutions to improve your financial wellness in 2024? Do they look familiar to...