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Happy Labor Day! As you know, this holiday is for celebrating the Labor Movement and the contributions workers have made to our nation’s history. But in recent years, as our society has grown ever more automated and modernized, I sometimes think we forget how...

Almost two-and-a-half centuries ago, fifty-six great Americans signed the Declaration of Independence. It was a document that would change the world, but after the Revolutionary War ended, it languished in relative obscurity for many years. In fact, to many, the...

Normandy. D-Day. Operation Overlord. The events of June 6, 1944 are known by many names, and have been commemorated in countless books, dramas, and documentaries. You’ve seen the pictures of GIs wading through rough, freezing water onto a murderous, mine-strewn beach....

Presented by Cliff Robello, CFP®, ChFC®Okay, let’s all take a deep breath.It’s been a rough fourth quarter for the markets. It seems like week after week, the major indexes – like the Dow and S&P 500 – get hammered by volatility. These days, just about...

Presented by Cliff Robello, CFP®, ChFC®Every year on Veterans Day, we take time to think about the sacrifices made by those in uniform. We say, “Thank you for your service,” to any veterans we know. Perhaps we attend a local parade or event that celebrates...

Presented by Cliff Robello, CFP®, ChFC®I present you with two quotes:“Democracy is the form of government in which the free are rulers.” – Aristotle“I tell you, all politics is applesauce.” – Will RogersWhichever quote best describes your attitude about...

Presented by Cliff Robello, CFP®, ChFC®It's easy to treat Labor Day as little more than the last summer holiday. As one more opportunity to visit the lake. As a day for barbecues or sipping lemonade on the hammock. After all, Labor Day lacks the historical...

Presented by Cliff Robello, CFP®, ChFC®Lexington and Concord. For many, they’re just names, now. Names out of a history book.But there’s a funny thing about history: When you look closer, new names start to appear. It’s like holding a magnifying glass over a...