When it comes to Social Security, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some people take it at 62 (Generally, this is the earliest one can collect). Others wait until 70 to maximize their benefit. And then there are special considerations if you’re divorced or widowed.
f you’ve recently received an inheritance—whether large or small—you may be feeling a mix of emotions. There’s often gratitude, or even surprise (I once had a client receive 100k from an elderly neighbor that he had helped over the years), sometimes guilt, and almost always one big question: “What should I do now?” While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, here are a few smart steps to consider:
As a financial planner, I get excited about opportunities like this, as there’s many more avenues and use cases for 529s than ever before.
Warren Buffet said in the HBO’s 2017 documentary that the biggest decision of your life will be who you choose to marry. Later that year, during a conversation with Bill Gates at Columbia University he said, “You want to associate with people who are the kind of person you’d like to be. And the most important person by far in that respect is your spouse.”
Recently Harvard Pilgrim Health Care published a newsletter citing that “New England states consistently rank among the healthiest in the United States.” In particular, Massachusetts ranked third in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report in terms of overall health. The study considered mortality, obesity, smoking, suicide and mental health in adults.
This blog highlights the importance of financial literacy for teens and young adults, covering key benefits like budgeting, saving, avoiding debt, and building financial independence.