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Data Is Acknowledged In Prices, Not Yet In News
Yuval Noah Harari is well known for his 2011 book, “Sapiens”. It’s a must read for everyone, regardless of their career or backgrounds, as it gives a thoughtful and thoroughly researched background on our civilization’s progress to date. His latest book, “21 Lessons for the 21st Century (2018)”, offers insights on how the information age is shaping our society. Unsurprisingly,…
A Message of Unity
For this July 4th on Saturday we are sending out a picture of the various American Flags that have existed throughout the founding of our country. You can see how the stars and stripes have changed in number and design. These flags are a reminder that our country has changed a great deal in 244 years, and will continue to…
People in Cars Getting Comedy
Laugh Boston & John Tobin Presents bring you People In Cars Getting Comedy, a first of its kind drive-In comedy tour. Enjoy live stand-up comedy sets by New England’s best, all from the socially-distant comfort of your vehicle. This Saturday, June 27, Steve Sweeney, Kelly MacFarland, and Brian Glowacki perform so drive in and laugh out loud!
Mid Year Temperature Check for Today
We continue to get mixed news on the market, the economy and the pandemic. Growth stocks are hitting new highs. The US economy is bouncing off the bottom. The pandemic is under control in Massachusetts and out of control in Arizona, Florida, and Texas. What are investor options as we head into the second half of the year? Focus on…
It’s Always A Good Time To Invest In The Future
2020 has reminded us that change is a constant in life. Change often brings an unpleasant jolt to our nerves. The good news is that we are all adaptable and creative by nature. The more you lean into the future, the easier it is to see the ways that innovation flows around challenges and always seems to find a way…
Juneteenth MFA Community Celebration
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally observed commemoration of the ending of slavery in the US and the MFA is celebrating with an online event. The day includes The City Talks panel discussion, story time with artist and children’s book illustrator Ekua Holmes, recitations of speeches, poems, and song lyrics by participants in the MFA’s teen programs, and a performance curated by…
Investing During Times of Unrest
I first became aware of the riots, looting and cities on fire in the Sixties as a teenager in suburban New Jersey. It was very scary then, just as it is scary now. The cause of the unrest then was racial and financial, with an additional anti-war flavor due to Vietnam. I could not make any sense of the destruction….
Virtual Tour of PEM Fashion and Design Gallery
While Salem’s Peabody Essex Museum galleries are temporary closed, take a virtual 360° tour of their newly opened Fashion and Design Gallery. Get up close and personal with ensembles from the Iris Apfel Rare Bird of Fashion collection, which celebrates this modern fashion icon. Explore unique and culturally significant works of design, fashion, and textiles from around the globe, all from the comfort and…
A Plan That Works For The Future
Traditional solutions in investment management often start with client questionnaires that try to identify risk preference. The result may include something along the lines of, “I’m a risk taker” or “I’m a risk avoider”. That process, as common as it is, has little relevance to the true needs of a family investment strategy. When an expense is essential, you avoid…
