I can’t really add much to all the well-deserved tributes paid to the late Dolly Parton, who was certainly a national treasure in so many ways: singer/songwriter, actress and comedienne, …

In last month’s edition of The Reporter , an election update regarding Jessica Beauchaine’s decision to withdraw from her School Committee re-election campaign prompted Beauchaine to provide …

I’m not much of a movie watcher these days, though I won’t let my not actually seeing the new version of “The Odyssey” stop me from commenting on it. My preference is for delightful comedies …

Transitioning into retirement can be exciting and daunting.  Many retirees work with a professional financial advisor to navigate the complexities. The IRS requires that you begin taking distributions from retirement plans at a certain age.  This is known as your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) age. 

OK, I haven’t actually seen any bears, but apparently one black bear was seen in West Warwick and another in North Attleboro recently, so I guess it’s just a matter of time. How are these bears, …

Where have the years gone? How many times have some of us said that. I seem to ask myself that question every day. I have grown children, grandchildren, a retirement, have overcome some illness but …

We had a Memorial Day visitor in our yard, not exactly unexpected this time of year. A fairly large snapping turtle had emerged from the pond and was busy laying eggs in our yard. She had dug out …

The topic of estate planning is expansive.  We covered some basics last month, and will cover some of the more complex considerations this month.  Please note that I am not an attorney and …

Like a lot of people, I was glued to the TV to watch the Artemis II liftoff, then watching the astronauts completing their chores (while that jar of Nutella floated by them; glad they had some treats …

The topic of estate planning is expansive.  I am going to cover some of the basic documents and considerations.  Please note that I am not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice …

It’s spring again (thank God) and we can put away heavy down coats, clunky boots, thick mittens, and snow shovels. What a winter! Just what we needed after a very heavy snow in January, a blizzard …

(Family Features) Gardening can be a simple way to beautify your yard, relieve stress and save money on your grocery bill, but like any hobby, you can get carried away buying necessary equipment. …

(Feature Impact) To add charm to your yard, encourage local wildlife and give you a front-row seat to nature, building a birdhouse is a simple weekend project that checks all of those boxes. …

Snow’s melting, soil is cold, the air teases some warmth— only to snap back with one last cold front. The weather is inconsistent, unpredictable, and easy to overlook. But for homeowners, this is …

So, the Blizzard of ’78 is no longer “The Blizzard”. It has been eclipsed by the Blizzard of ’26, delivering even more snow, though thanks to cell phones, social media, and more accurate …

I once read an article that many people put meeting with a financial advisor in the same bucket as taking a math test or going to the dentist!  While the thought of working with a financial …

The current cost of a UMass Amherst education is more than $37,000 annually, and Boston College tuition is around $90,000 annually! (Source: eMoney)  It can be overwhelming to think about this, …

Balto the Siberian Husky earned a place in the dog hall of fame for his part in bringing much needed medicine across the Alaska wilderness to Nome during a diphtheria epidemic 100 years ago. …

They say money can’t buy love. But every February 14, we scramble to buy the most expensive gift or plan the grandest show of affection. And that’s all fine . . . until money’s tight. Then it …

The article covers some divorce basics.  Please note I am not an attorney and strongly advise all clients to have legal counsel. If your divorce is amiable, mediation is typically the least …

Mindfulness is the practice of becoming more fully aware of the present moment rather than dwelling in the past, projecting into the future, or what’s going on around us. It involves a heightened …

“My New Year’s Resolution is that I'm going to start going to the gym everyday.” “My New Year’s Resolution is that I’m going to start dieting to lose weight.” “My New …

How is it 2026 already? How is it possible that this century is one-quarter over already? It’s certainly had its ups and downs. This fall ended on a sad note for us, with the loss of our beloved …

2025 is almost over!  December is a great time to review and reset your goals and finances for 2026.  I am including some major areas to be thinking about. Goals .  This is a …

Having just watched Ken Burns excellent series “The American Revolution”, I came across a short book, “History Matters”, a collection of short essays by   popular …