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^{By: Patrick Cote}

The pandemic has affected all of our lives in many ways.  For some families, the results have been tragic with the loss of loved ones.  For others, they have faced economic hardship with the loss of jobs or businesses.  Even if you have not been impacted economically, but have kids who are teenagers or in their early 20s, you may have seen how difficult it now is to find summer jobs.

^{By: Susan Powers}

July 15 is not a day that we usually associate with a tax deadline.  Like many other things this year, it’s a different date and you don’t want to be caught by surprise. 

^{By: Kate Hennessy}

If I’ve learned anything over the past five months - life is unpredictable.  I’ve come to appreciate the importance of focusing on what’s within your control, because there’s a whole lot of life that is out of our control.  Although I do not take life or my family for granted, it wasn’t until recently that I asked myself “who’s my person?” You may be scratching your head thinking, what is she talking about?  By definition for this article – “a person” is someone that can step

^{By: Kate Hennessy}

Tax loss harvesting is the practice of selling an asset in your taxable investment account that has experienced a loss and replacing it with a similar asset to maintain the overall allocation within your portfolio. By realizing, or “harvesting,” the loss you are able to offset taxes on both gains and income.

^{By: Patrick Cote}

While created with good intentions, I have mixed feelings about the recent CARES Act provisions allowing for $100,000 in CRDs (coronavirus-related distributions) from retirement accounts like 401Ks and IRAs. These provisions are designed to help people who are facing a cash shortage now and have savings in 401Ks or IRAs.

^{By: Susan Powers}

In March, the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced the deadline to file and pay taxes is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020 in an effort to give taxpayers more time to deal with their taxes amid the coronavirus outbreak.

^{By: Kate Hennessy}

As schools closed, people around the world began adjusting to a new norm of “social distancing.”  These measures were adopted to stem the spread of the Coronavirus and guard against its economic impact.

^{By: Patrick Cote}

What does being “rich” actually mean?  I was recently asked this question by a client when we started talking about HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet).  It is a great question and the answers will vary from person to person.  Please note that we are talking about being financially rich, as there are other aspects of our lives that can also be rich.

^{By: Kate Hennessy}

You have spent the past 40+ years accumulating assets and saving.  You’ve been on autopilot and have enjoyed the ride.  You have this number in your head – I want to retire at 65, 67, or 70.

^{By: Susan Powers}

The new Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was just signed by President Trump on December 20,2019.  For individuals and small business owners, there are several ways the SECURE Act may affect you.  Highlighted below are a few of the ways the new legislation will impact IRA and employer plan withdrawal options and new rules for small businesses starting a retirement plan effective January 1, 2020. 

IRA and Employer Plan Withdrawals