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Boston Beer and BBQ Fest

The fifth annual Boston Beer & BBQ Fest focuses on locally made craft beers and ciders as well as showcasing some of the best local BBQ joints around. By attending you’ll have access to over 80 craft beers and ciders, as well as mountains of BBQ. This year will feature 25 New England craft brewers and cideries along with 7…

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MFA Late Nites

The MFA kicks off another season of its Late Nites programming, keeping portions of the museum open until 2 a.m. Visitors can catch a sneak peek of “The Banner Project,” a large-scale installation from artist Robert Pruitt depicting members of the Boston community that will be on display through fall 2020. There will also be a beer garden, late-night snacks,…

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Considerations Before Every Buy and Sell Decision

It is easier to make money decisions when you depersonalize them. Think of your investments as a business with very clear profit and loss metrics. Practice the dispassionate discipline of looking at all stakeholders and considering all goals, timelines and risks. Now that it’s late October and just a few months before the close of the calendar year, let’s take…

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Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise

Get a new perspective on fall foliage! The Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise— a 2.5-hour excursion around Boston Harbor– offers panoramic views of the Harbor Islands, historic tales, and a three-course brunch menu. Cocktails are available for purchase, including the Northern Lights Mimosa featuring St. Germain, orange juice and bubbles. See and hear about historic sites like the harbor islands, Independence…

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Boston Book Festival

The eleventh annual Boston Book Festival, features 300+ presenters in fiction, poetry, memoir, science/technology, history, children’s literature, and more! The event is free, open to the public, and includes workshops for aspiring writers, readings from well-known authors, literary walking tours, and the popular Passport to Imagination scavenger hunt for the kids. The Saturday street fair in Copley Square features exhibitions…

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Harvard Square Oktoberfest and Honk! Parade

What is October without Oktoberfest? Harvard Square’s 41st Annual Oktoberfest features food from all over the world, arts, crafts, vintage goods, free samples, sidewalk sales and one-of-a-kind gifts. In addition, Oktoberfest boasts five beer gardens, live music, including a Passim stage, and the HONK Parade which arrives in the Square at approximately 1:00 pm. Come be a part of this unique, irreverent…

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Free Is Not Free

Schwab made the headlines last week when the company announced it was cutting its trading commissions to $0. While this may seem like a great deal and an obvious win for consumers, there is more to the story and cause to be dubious. Specifically, if Schwab earns nothing via buying and selling securities for its clients, then how does it…

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Fall Apple Picking

With the official start of fall, New England finds itself in apple picking season.  More than just a delicious way of gathering fruit, local farms provide fresh baked goods and treats, rides, and activities for the whole family.  Here is a roundup of farms within an hour of Boston where you can join in on this fall tradition. Belkin Family…

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Planning Steps for the Fourth Quarter of 2019

The fourth quarter of the investment year starts next week. This is a convenient time to either validate your progress to date or get back up to speed before the close of 2019. Taxes, trust and estates, life insurance, debt, expenses and cash management are worth taking a look into. Here are some steps to guide you to make sure…

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