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We’re Not In Bedrock and You’re Not with ‘The Flintstones’

By Dennis Sullivan & Associates, Counselors at Law You may recall the popular television show of the 1960’s “The Flintstones” who lived in the town...
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Surprenant & Beneski P.C. encourages early estate planning

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer REGION - Learning about power of attorney, trusts, wills and health directives does not need to be overwhelming. The legal...
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Estate planning for pets ensures your wishes are honored

By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer Most people just want peace of mind―to know that the family pet will be loved and cared for after...
Setbacks in the stock market during a recession are usually temporary, so investors should stick to their long-term plans and not pull money out of the market.

What you can do if inflation leads to a recession

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - Inflation is on the minds of just about everyone these days. But could it get even worse? Is...
With all the financial considerations of bankruptcy, one other factor is not measured in dollars and cents―the psychological impact.

Should you declare bankruptcy?

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - If you’re considering bankruptcy, there are a lot of lawyers in Massachusetts who can help. And many offer...

Reverse mortgages: Frozen in place

By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA Nonprofit Charitable Managing Director As Managing Director of the self-funded nonprofit charitable mortgage company, Helping Hands Community Partners, our...
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AARP helping to make sense of money matters in March

By Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts State Director With a new year and tax season upon us, a lot of us start to think about money...
Buying individual TV streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, or HBO is an option many former cable subscribers pursue.

Cutting the cord to cable television can mean significant savings

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer REGION - Choices, choices. Everything from toothpaste to smartphones―the choices are dizzying. Same goes for watching TV. If you want...
The grocery store is one place where the effects of inflation have been felt greatly. Photo/Submitted

Tips on coping with inflation

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION – Costs are higher when you pump gas, go to the grocery store, and pay for many other necessities....
“Retirees are likely to see another sizable increase in their Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for their Social Security payments in 2023,” due to higher interest rates, says Susan Moore of Moore Financial Advisors in Watertown. Photo/Submitted

Higher interest rates are a double-edged sword

By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer REGION - Having some money set aside may provide a sense of security, but many people often feel insecure when...