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Greetings!

I hope this finds you well.

No one likes to think about their own demise, including me. There seems to be no upside. We are busy living our lives and having a good time. So, why focus on the end?

Read more in this week's blog below.

Rick Fingerman, CFP® and Lyman H. Jackson, CFP®
The 2 most avoided financial topics
When I talk to people about putting together an estate plan they sometimes tell me, “Everything is going to my spouse and kids, so I’m set.” In Massachusetts and most other states, without written, updated documents in place, state law is going to decide how your assets are divided and distributed
We Specialize In Three Areas
Retirement
Whether in retirement or nearing retirement, our disciplined approach will help ensure you are on track
Divorce or Widowhood
Recently widowed or divorced, our compassionate approach will give you peace of mind and a sense of empowerment
Paying for College
With skyrocketing costs and little time left to save, without a college plan, one's retirement could be in jeopardy
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal for Weight Loss or Should It Be Skipped?
Is the link between breakfast skipping and obesity cause-and-effect? Breakthroughs in the field of chronobiology—the study of our circadian rhythms—help solve the mystery of the missing morning calories in breakfast studies.
Detroit touts first wireless-charging public road for electric vehicles in US


The Motor City can add a new claim to fame, as home to the country’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles. 
Meet methane, the invisible climate villain


Biochemical engineer Marcelo Mena explains the source of this sneaky pollutant, why its emissions need to be cut in half by 2050 — and what you can do to help.
Red wine headache explained - and it is not about volume


US researchers say they may have discovered why some people get a headache after just one small glass of red wine, even though they are fine drinking other types of alcohol.
What is a contactless credit card?

For starters, it is a safer way to pay.
Recipe of the Week

The Best Vegan Chow Mein


Once you begin cooking, this recipe comes together swiftly, and with everything ready, the entire meal flows seamlessly.

Quote of the Week


"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced."

- James Baldwin
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