How the Berkshire economy emerges from the pandemic

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and the economy rapidly changed for the worst. The impact on Berkshire County was larger than that of the nation. According to Moody’s, the gross metro product of Pittsfield was down 6 percent in 2020. That compares to a 3.5 percent decrease…

By Allen Harris
April 7, 2021

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Veteran investor ready to put his knowledge to work for you

Real Money: Straight-up Answers with Berkshire Money Management DALTON — Whether ushering a client through the complications of estate planning or hiking his way to the summit of Mount Greylock, Berkshire native Peter Coughlin always maps out a plan for success. Planning has kept him thriving in the personal finance business for close to 35…

By Peter Coughlin
July 20, 2020

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Firm VP: Save, invest, protect during good times and bad

Real Money: Straight-up Answers with Berkshire Money Management DALTON — When you put your money into the hands of a financial adviser, you don’t want a workweek warrior, someone who punches in at 9 and out at 5, only caring about their boat upgrade or catching the next happy hour (both on your dime). You…

By Scott Little
July 6, 2020

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