Massachusetts Estate Tax Exemption 2024: What you need to know if your home and assets top $2 million
Benjamin Franklin once said, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Truer words have never been spoken, especially when it comes to your financial legacy. If your total assets including your properties, business, investments, and savings have crossed that $2 million mark, you’ll find that death and taxes are inextricably linked in the form of…
Managing Risks in Retirement: Recession Edition
One of the biggest worries people have about retirement is, “do I have enough money?” That answer is going to be different for each individual depending on their lifestyle and needs during their golden years, but in general, managing risk in retirement involves three key elements: How do you prepare for changes in the stock…
May 2024 Financial Advising Open Office hours
Join licensed financial advisors Holly Simeone and Lauren Beckett for free, friendly financial advice during Open Office Hours at Berkshire Money Management. Open Office Hours are an opportunity for everyone in the community – regardless of income, net worth, age, or life stage – to drop in for a one-on-one conversation about your money. Event…
April 2024 Financial Advising Open Office hours
Join licensed financial advisors Holly Simeone and Lauren Beckett for free, friendly financial advice during Open Office Hours at Berkshire Money Management. Open Office Hours are an opportunity for everyone in the community – regardless of income, net worth, age, or life stage – to drop in for a one-on-one conversation about your money. Event…
Exploring The Berkshires as an Ideal Retirement Destination
When considering where to retire, it is important to consider various factors that can impact your quality of life. Factors to consider include the overall cost of living, available amenities and activities, climate, access to healthcare, and the general atmosphere of the location. The Berkshires, located in Massachusetts, is gaining popularity as a retirement destination,…
5 Factors to Consider 5 Years Before Retirement
The final five years before retirement are a time for strategic planning and calculated moves. As always, retirement planning is a balance of two things: not running out of money and having the freedom to enjoy your life. Use these last five working years to make sure you’re on the path to a happy retirement….