INSIGHTS
CFG Leadership Spotlight: Women in Finance
At CFG we are continually building our team and attracting the brightest minds in the marketplace. We sat down with three of our female financial professionals and asked them what is it like being in industry.
Six Steps to Better Personal Finance
Good personal finance habits are essential to wealth building and financial security, not only in good times, but also challenging times. There are always going to be downturns, setbacks, and challenges that shake our confidence in how we manage our money. Keeping that confidence is key, click to read more about the positive impacts of good personal finance habits.
Special Olympics Vermont Receives $5,000 MassMutual Foundation Grant
Special Olympics Vermont, an organization with the initiative of inclusion, training, and competition in sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, has received a $5,000 grant from the MassMutual Foundation as part of a national Community Service Award (CSA) program.
Wildflower Inc. Receives $10,000 MassMutual Foundation Grant
Wildflower Inc., a non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping children and families after loss, has received a $10,000 grant from the MassMutual Foundation as part of a national Community Service Award (CSA) program.
Special Olympics Massachusetts Receives $10,000 MassMutual Foundation Grant
Special Olympics Massachusetts, an organization dedicated towards spreading inclusion in sports, and changing the way the world sees individuals with intellectual disabilities, has received a $10,000 grant from the MassMutual Foundation as part of a national Community Service Award (CSA) program.
Three Ways to Financially Prepare When the Election Looms
Elections can often lead to change, especially when it comes to finances. Governments, after all, have tax policies and support programs that touch everyone’s life in one way or another. So a change in the control of the government can change the direction of those policies. Click to read more about financially preparing for the next election.
How to Build an Investment Strategy
Sure, there are some lucky people who do get rich quickly. People do win lotteries, hit the jackpot on the slot machine, and even pick the “right” stock at the “right” time, turning their investment into a potential fortune overnight. But these fairy tales rarely come true. More often, we achieve our financial and personal goals when applying consistent, effective effort. Click to read about building your personal investment strategy.
Improving Your Credit Score: It Pays Off
Boosting your credit score is a lot like going to the gym: It’s painful at first, requires consistency and patience, but is ultimately worth the (financial) effort. The key is to develop or re-establish good spending habits, set realistic financial goals, and stay the bill-paying distance during the long process of boosting or rebuilding your credit score. Click to read more about why it's important to improve your credit score.
Saving for Retirement in Your Twenties: Let's Do the Math
In today’s world, Millennials have more than enough financial stress. Saving for retirement, especially in your early 20s is challenging both mentally and financially. Click to see different scenarios on how to start today.
Commonwealth Financial Group Introduces New Executive Team Member, Bobbi Rebisz
We are excited to announce that as of September 30th, Bobbi Rebisz has joined CFG full-time as our new Chief Growth Officer. As CFG expands its Advisor Growth Initiative, Bobbi will further ignite the vertical growth and development of our Advisors and the many Teams we have in the firm.