The American dream can be easily imagined, with a loving partner, children and the perfect home. Have you considered including your child’s first step towards the American dream in your financial plan? In this episode, Peter Raskin discusses the steps for children buying their first home and the role of the parents during this process. …
The healthcare system can be difficult to navigate—between the technical terms, the insurance and the after care for patients. Healthcare advocates offer support as they guide you down the path to making the best decisions for you. In this episode, Peter Raskin is joined by Dianne Savastano, founder and principal of Healthassist. Dianne shares her …
Having a financial planner on call provides peace of mind for your money. How can you provide that same peace of mind for your health? In this episode, Peter Raskin is joined by Dr. Ned Legare, MD, FACP, to discuss his approach to wellness. Ned shares how the shift to concierge care benefits his patients, …
The media always talks about how you should invest and why you should avoid high interest bonds. But what is the real truth about bonds? In this episode, Peter Raskin is joined by Stan Sattler, vice president of Belle Haven Investments. Stan discusses what bonds are, how they work within your portfolio and the potential …
Creating a financial plan for retirement requires answers to what the future will bring. While we can’t predict what’s to come with one hundred percent accuracy, we can create adjustments during life’s journey to make an educated gamble. In this episode, Peter Raskin discusses different factors to consider when creating your financial plan. Peter discusses …
Your financial plan is only as good as the different components it is made up of, similar to the way a nonprofit is only as good as the organizational structure. In this episode, Peter Raskin is joined by Charles Gagnon, CEO of Volunteers of America Massachusetts. Charles leads the strategic vision and mission to build …
As we begin to reopen, what have we learned about our financial plan during the pandemic? How will it mold our actions during the next crisis? In this episode, Peter Raskin discusses the five biggest financial planning mistakes people made during the pandemic. He looks back at the lessons we all learned and how to …
Good financial planning takes into account all possibilities, even the possibilities that you don’t want to consider. In this episode, Peter Raskin is joined by Abe Shtulsaft, director of planning at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Peter and Abe discuss special needs and disability planning and the potential planning struggles faced by families in these situations. Abe …
Not everyone enjoys tax planning, but it’s important to remember that the benefits earned through preparedness are enjoyable for all. In this episode, Peter Raskin discusses the role of taxes within financial planning. He discusses the different types of investments, how each is taxed and the role they play in your overall portfolio. You will …
It’s no secret that our kitchens and bathrooms constantly need improvements and upgrades, and JM Construction’s Jeff McLinden is here to help. In this episode, Peter Raskin sits down with Jeff McLinden, owner of JM Construction, a small high-end remodeling company based in Framingham, Massachusetts. Jeff shares his company’s perspective around proprietorship, management, and homeowner-related …