This year has been tough for everyone... as you approach the end of 2020 and enter 2021 you may find yourself struggling to find the passion you once had for your business. Discover a few ways to fall in love with your business again.

You may have learned about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in your high school or college psychology class. Well, it can work for your financial needs too. By applying a similar approach to your finances, you can prioritize what’s most important among what might seem like an overwhelming number of responsibilities, from paying off debt to saving for retirement.

Every adult needs to financially plan. Notice how we didn't say have "a financial plan" and, instead, emphasized the verb “plan.” That's because we strongly believe that the most impactful outcomes of a financial planning relationship are the conversations that need to take place in order to arrive at the most important part ― goal achievement. Click to read more about some important factors that financial planning can help you with.

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.

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, 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., 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, 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.

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.

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.