62. Your Financial Plan And Your Nonprofit Involvement Aren’t So Different with Charles Gagnon

62. Your Financial Plan And Your Nonprofit Involvement Aren’t So Different with Charles Gagnon

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 …

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61. The Five Biggest Financial Planning Mistakes Made During the Pandemic

61. The Five Biggest Financial Planning Mistakes Made During the Pandemic

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 …

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60. Planning Today For The Needs Of The Future – with Abe Shtulsaft

60. Planning Today For The Needs Of The Future – with Abe Shtulsaft

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 …

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59. Investment Gains, Losses And The Taxes Between

59. Investment Gains, Losses And The Taxes Between

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 …

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Episode 58 – What It’s Like To Own, Run, and Manage A Construction Company – With Jeff McLinden

Episode 58 – What It’s Like To Own, Run, and Manage A Construction Company – With Jeff McLinden

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 …

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Episode 57 – Using Strategic Planning As A Tool To Grow Your Business – With Kevin Poland

Episode 57 – Using Strategic Planning As A Tool To Grow Your Business – With Kevin Poland

The Renaissance Group’s one-page strategic plan is all about helping business owners build a great business and live a great life.  In part two of this two part series, Peter Raskin sits down once again with The Renaissance Group’s Kevin Poland to address everything surrounding strategic planning so that you too can start outlining future …

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Episode 56 – Invest In Yourself, And Hire a Coach – With Guest Kevin Poland

Episode 56 – Invest In Yourself, And Hire a Coach – With Guest Kevin Poland

The Renaissance Group provides advice and guidance to businesses that are ready to build a great business and live a great life.  In this episode, Peter Raskin sits down with his former business coach, Kevin Poland from The Renaissance Group. Today, Kevin addresses his organization’s coaching and consulting model designed to help you develop the …

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Episode 55: The Difference Between “Live On” and “Leave On” Assets

Episode 55: The Difference Between “Live On” and “Leave On” Assets

Most of you have been working for a long time, and as a result, have become good savers.  However, at some point in life, you will retire, rely upon the wealth you built, and eventually pass down everything you have to someone or something you care about.   While preparing your assets to be passed on, …

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Episode 54: How to Design and Implement Your Estate Plan – With Brett Kaufman

Episode 54: How to Design and Implement Your Estate Plan – With Brett Kaufman

You’ve worked hard on creating an estate plan that will transfer your wealth and values to those you love. However, if not appropriately implemented, all that hard work could go to waste. To help you learn the steps that will help you to properly carry out your estate plan, Peter Raskin sits down with Brett …

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