The Benefits of Donating Appreciated Investments

I am honored to be featured in the latest issue of the University of Vermont quarterly alumni magazine, Vermont Quarterly, in a piece about the benefits of donating appreciated stock and other investments.  See link below to the piece. planned giving page (VQ November...

Health Insurance Open Enrollment for 2019

November 1 Begins Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Marketplaces Beginning on November 1, 2018, individuals (including their families) may apply for new health insurance or switch to a different health-care plan through a Health Insurance Marketplace under the...

The Importance of Simplifying Accounts

Overview There are many reasons you may have multiple investment and banking accounts. Job changes resulted in multiple retirement plans located at different institutions You started investing in companies or mutual funds by directly buying a small number of shares...

Picking a Financial Caretaker

I am pleased to present the latest edition of Financial Planning Tips.  This month, I have selected a topic that is often overlooked – picking a financial caretaker to manage your financial affairs if you are no longer able to do so yourself (either temporarily or...

Controlling Health Care Costs

Controlling your health care costs Health care costs are spiraling out of control. New technology, advanced testing, and “designer” drugs along with a “fee for service” system encourages doctors to do more, putting pressure on health care costs. What can you do to get...