Just as few weathercasters can accurately forecast a month’s worth of temperatures and storms, many retirees find their futures unfolding differently than they assumed. Your assumptions may be tested as well. You may retire sooner than you anticipate. A majority of pre-retirees polled in the 2016 Transamerica Retirement Survey believed...
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While some people may frantically try to catch up on retirement saving after age 50, you have the chance to harness the power of compounding by starting decades earlier. When you start may matter more than how (or how long) you invest. Take the example of a hypothetical 25-year-old, Heather,...
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It’s Scholarship Time! The Freedman Financial Associates Inc. Scholarship was created to heighten the awareness of personal financial planning, and fiscal responsibility among graduating high school seniors. Now in its 20th year, the Freedman Financial has collectively awarded more than $19,000 to past winners. Eligibility: Any graduating high school student...
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From an investment standpoint, 2018 will likely be remembered as the year when nothing seemed to work. Despite efforts to build well-balanced portfolios and minimize risk, it was tough to find safe zones – every investment category seemed to feel some degree of pain. It didn’t matter that in prior...
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We are pleased to announce the release of the LPL Research Outlook 2019: FUNDAMENTAL: How to Focus on What Really Matters in the Markets, filled with investment insights and market guidance for the year ahead. After nearly 10 years of witnessing the U.S. economy and stock market recover—and thrive—investors are...
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In America today, carrying some debt is unavoidable, and even desirable, for most households. But between mortgages, car payments, and credit cards, many Americans find themselves over their heads — unable to dig out from under a growing debt burden that consumes an ever-growing portion of their resources. The average...
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Good money habits can help you as you save and invest for the future. Bad habits can leave you treading water (or underwater) financially. Here are some to avoid. Not saving enough. Instead of paying themselves first, some families pay others first. Dollars they could save and invest are instead...
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On Saturday, September 22nd Freedman Financial will offer clients and the community the opportunity to have their paper records shredded and recycled during our Community Shredding Day. This free event aims to raise public awareness of the need to securely destroy confidential material in order to prevent identify theft and...
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I am no film critic, but I know what I like, and I like what I know! Though I’ve never considered myself a “movie maven,” I do find myself attracted to art films, the kind they show at Kendall Square or West Newton Cinema…where the dress code is decidedly Birkenstocks...
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What’s the first thing that you do in the morning after you wake up? Do you check your email? Scroll through Facebook? If you’re like most, you brush your teeth, put on your pants and hold your coffee cup the same way every morning. These consistent acts create our array...
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In the sports world, a mental error can cost your team the big game. When you are investing, a mental error can put your retirement portfolio at risk. Mistakes often result from letting misconceptions and emotions affect your decisions. Successful investing generally requires logic and reasoning. To avoid a fumble,...
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Tucked away in historic Peabody, Mass., nestled along the gateway to Salem, just north of Boston, is Freedman Financial, a family-run practice that started 50 years ago in the basement of Barry Freedman’s home. He built the business going door-to-door, determined to make a difference in the lives of his...
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If you are already receiving Social Security benefits before you turn age 65, no sign-up is required for Medicare Part A or Part B. Part A is basic hospital insurance; Part B helps to pay for medically necessary services such as doctor visits or outpatient care. You automatically become eligible...
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Did you know that 80% of all people who ever lived to age 65 are alive today? So with so many people between 65 and “death”, we thought we’d share a compilation of things to do… LIFE IN RETIREMENT SPEND YOUR MONEY – This isn’t your father’s retirement. One of...
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Thank you so much! I am so incredibly honored by this award. You guys were my first group of students when I got to Babson. I was so nervous when I first started teaching you, but right away, you made me feel like I had found a home here at...
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Long-term investment goals are as unique as the people who set them. Some investors set their sights on building a dream home; others may be looking to launch a new business. Still others seek the more traditional long-term goals of a comfortable retirement or funding a child’s education. No matter...
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What does financial responsibility mean to you? The older I get, the more I come to understand the true value of a dollar. It began when I was a toddler and first learned that money was what bought us every tangible object we owned. At that point in my life...
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It’s more important than ever to have a Financial Plan that places your interests first. The following ten ideas will lend pause as you think about whether it’s time to revisit your current financial plan. YOUR LAST FINANCIAL PLAN IS COLLECTING DUST If you’re like many people, the allure of...
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It is my belief that infusing real life skills into a Public School’s curriculum is essential for preparing our children for the “real world”. Over the years, I’ve had periodic opportunities to “guest speak” at many schools and talk to the students about making smart financial decisions in real life....
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They say you have to walk in a person’s shoes to know where they’re going and why. Planning for your financial future is a journey you don’t have to walk alone. Tracking #1-714136...
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This month Freedman Financial will celebrate 50 years of providing financial planning and investment advice to individuals and families. Back in 1968, planning for your financial future was a relatively foreign idea, yet the “vision” of retirement very clear. On the last day of work, your company would throw retirement...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Peabody, MA-April 2018— Freedman Financial of Peabody, MA is proud to announce their 50th anniversary of providing financial planning and investment advice to individuals and families who live or have roots on the North Shore and Merrimack Valley. Started by its founder, Barry M. Freedman on April...
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We’ve all made bad decisions. This video shows how you can improve your odds of making good financial choices with the latest technology that supports the advisor’s expertise. Learn more. Financial advice in a language you can understand. TM Tracking # 1-708319...
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Learn more about financial strategies that can help women protect themselves and their families, should something unfortunate occur. Tracking #1-714073...
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There is a good possibility that you or your spouse will eventually require some form of long-term care. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 70% of people aged 65 or older will enter a nursing home for some period of time during their lifetimes.1 Whether...
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95% of Americans have not saved enough for retirement. Act now, your retirement is approaching. Tracking #1-714086...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BOSTON — March 1, 2018 — Marc Freedman, President and CEO of Freedman Financial was ranked on Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for 2018. The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm...
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Perhaps you think of dropping your change into a can at a local shop or placing a few dollars into a Salvation Army kettle during the holidays. Maybe you’ve bought Girl Scout cookies or donated clothing to a local relief organization. Opportunities for giving surround us each day. The greatest...
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LIFE IN A BOX is rarely that simple, especially the older we get. How about your ‘financial house’? Do you use a file cabinet? Or perhaps a row of shoeboxes? Some use a spread sheet, while others… a post-it note. But no matter what you use, it works… well… sort...
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Marc Freedman and Marion Gilman of Freedman Financial share their thoughts about the recent market volatility. Highlights: This is normal volatility Underlying fundamentals of the economy are good Freedman Financial continues to rebalance ALL CLIENT portfolios as the market shifts Last year’s low ‘pull back’ likely left many complacent resulting...
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Money. It’s hard to get and easy to lose. It doesn’t take long for the wealth you’ve accumulated to disappear if you don’t manage your money well or have a plan to protect your assets from sudden calamity. Snares like the ones mentioned below could easily threaten your financial security....
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Our lives are marked by special moments, that define who we are and what’s important to us. You’ve planned for these special moments… But what happens to your family when you’re suddenly not there? Have you planned for that? Tracking #1-714105...
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It’s Scholarship Time! The Freedman Financial Associates Inc. Scholarship Program is designed to heighten the awareness of personal financial planning, and fiscal responsibility to graduating high school seniors. Eligibility: The scholarship is available to any graduating high school student who is a child, grandchild and/or great-grandchild of a current Freedman...
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To help you determine if your asset allocation is appropriate for today’s market environment, complete the following worksheet.1 Then, call your financial advisor — together you can decide if changes in your portfolio management strategy may be necessary. 1Asset allocation does not assure a profit or protect against a loss....
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On December 22nd President Trump signed a historic tax bill into law. The quick passage left many scrambling to understand whether the new law would impact them. Journalists posted articles that raised additional questions. The result was huge amounts of uncertainty and misunderstanding. A New York Times poll early December...
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The recently released LPL Research Outlook 2018: Return of the Business Cycle publication contains the investment insights and market guidance for the year ahead. Traditional business cycle drivers are expected to take a larger role in spurring further economic and market growth in 2018, as we have experienced a fundamental...
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Sometimes it helps to know someone is in your corner. Learn how we can help you navigate the complexities of building wealth and how to put a plan in place to manage your financial future. Tracking #1-714160...
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As fiduciaries, placing your interests first is the cornerstone to our relationship. We’ve done it this way for more than 50 years– and now we have an opportunity to share our approach with you. From our very first conversation, you’ll find us asking about everything in your financial life –...
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Dollars & Sense is a financial radio show created and hosted by Marc Freedman, President and CEO at Freedman Financial. Designed to provide “Financial Advice in a Language You Can Understand TM”, Marc gives the radio show listeners a chance to learn about financial planning, investments, retirement, and more so...
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Millennials have different financial challenges from their parents. We get it! We understand their unique financial goals and are there to help when they need it. Tracking #1-714155...
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Data Gathering — Our primary objective is to be a Fiduciary, placing your interests first. Thus, before any recommendations are offered we create and review a collective picture of where you stand financially. Knowing where you stand financial is an integral first step. Click here to open our editable Financial...
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Here’s what you can expect from Freedman Financial: Net Worth & Cash Flow Planning • Risk Management Planning • Investment Planning • Retirement Planning • Tax Planning • Estate Planning • Generational Care and more. Click on the image for an expanded view, or click here for a downloadable version....
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Hiring a financial planner is an important decision in your life and must be built on a foundation of trust. We seek solely to build life-long relationships with our clients and the enclosed “Core Values and Beliefs” sheet embodies our commitment to you. Generally, an initial consultation lasts sixty to...
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Since its inception in 1958, AARP has grown and changed dramatically in response to societal changes, while remaining true to its founding principles: To promote independence, dignity and purpose for older persons To enhance the quality of life for older persons To encourage older people “To serve, not to be...
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Social Security has provided financial protection for our nation’s people for over 80 years. Chances are, you either receive Social Security benefits or know someone who does. With retirement, disability, and survivors benefits, Social Security is one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in our nation’s history. Learn more here....
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Morningstar is an investment research company offering mutual fund, ETF, and stock analysis, ratings, and data, and portfolio tools. Discover actionable insights today....
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As those who have joined the ultra-desirable millionaire club can undoubtedly attest to, earning and saving that much money takes time, commitment, discipline, and a careful focus on dollars and cents. But what many individuals who aim to be millionaires—and even many current millionaires—don’t know is that there are a...
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Eddie and Colleen’s busy lifestyle leaves them unable to monitor key aspects of their financial future. Relationships with financial professionals leaves them disappointed. Seems that they are only interested in offering Eddie and Colleen investment ideas, and not addressing the couples bigger picture issues like retirement, cash allocation, Insurance, etc....
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We often hear the phrase – “I was taught the importance of saving money – but no one ever taught me how to spend it.” Watch our video – Spend Money in Retirement If you’re approaching or living in retirement it can be scary, intimidating and overwhelming. That’s why we...
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Have your financial plans kept up? Any couple has a constitutional right to be married in any state and to receive all benefits of marriage in that state, the United States Supreme Court has held in a series of decisions. These decisions — primarily United States vs. Windsor and Obergefell vs....
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Rainy Day Fund aka Emergency Savings Did you know that most financial experts recommend setting aside enough money to cover three to six months’ worth of expenses in the event of a major financial surprise? That’s because a well-funded emergency account has the potential to get you through tough times...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Peabody, Mass. — Marc Freedman, CFP®, president of Freedman Financial, recently attended LPL Financial’s Focus 2017, one of the financial industry’s premier events and the largest annual conference hosted by LPL, a leading retail investment advisory firm and the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer*. Freedman joined a select...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York/Boston — July 10, 2017 — Marc Freedman, President and CEO of Freedman Financial was named on the INVESTOPEDIA 100 list of influential financial advisors. Investopedia, the premier online source of trusted financial information and services, announced the inaugural INVESTOPEDIA 100, a ranking of influential financial advisors based on social, digital...
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How Retirees Make Smart Financial Decisions | Freedman Financial, Peabody MA, shares how they help retirees make smart financial decisions during their pre and post retirement years. Ed and Nancy have a problem. Ed’s been offered an early retirement package from his employer. But the details are complicated and confusing....
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Financial Obligations to Kids and Parents? Welcome to the Sandwich Generation. As a consequence of an aging population, more working Americans are finding themselves faced with a new challenge — trying to save for retirement while sandwiched between financial obligations to children and to elderly parents. With two children in...
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What Does Financial Responsibility Mean to You? The meaning of financial responsibility has changed dramatically from my days of babysitting the kids in the neighborhood for a few bucks to working two jobs the majority of the year. In the beginning, I would just work for extra money that I could...
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Research shows that individuals over age 65 are carrying more debt today than they did a decade ago. How might this reality play out as these older Americans enter retirement? The number of Americans in or nearing retirement who are still holding significant mortgage, auto, even student loan debt has...
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Not long after Angie and Spencer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, Spencer passed away. Angie needed some professional assistance to better understand how to handle her late husband’s IRA, Pension and Social Security. She needed to find someone that would help her get her financial house in order. She needed...
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Did you know that the age at which many workers will qualify for full Social Security benefits has risen to 67 from 65? If that’s news to you, you’re not alone: The majority of workers are still in the dark about Social Security eligibility requirements and many expect to qualify...
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Americans are a generous people. Many support charitable organizations that enhance their communities and enrich their personal lives. In addition to giving wisely to nonprofit groups, it’s important to anticipate financial obligations to family members while you’re still of sound mind. A charitable lead trust (CLT) may be the ideal tool...
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Learn to Avoid the Credit Card Crunch or Dangerous Pitfall of Borrowing… Here’s how to establish a holiday wish list and spending budget: Start by determining the total amount of money that you want to budget for gifts. Carefully evaluate how much money your budget will allow for holiday spending. Be...
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There are 10 principles for establishing and maintaining an optimal asset allocation. With them, you can build an appropriate portfolio for your situation. Principles can be described as the beginning, the foundation, the source, or the essence upon which things build and expand. They are important in investing because they...
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What does financial responsibility mean to you? From a young age, kids are taught many values that will help them throughout their life, most of which are embodied by the universal principle of responsibility, under which falls the important element, financial responsibility. As I’ve gotten older, financial responsibility has become...
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What Does Financial Responsibility Mean to You? Financial responsibility has many aspects to me. I used to think that I was financially responsible if I did not lose the dollar given to me by my parents to purchase a candy bar. However, the older I get, the more complex the...
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What Does Financial Responsibility Mean to You? Financial responsibility is all about recognizing limits and knowing how to avoid passing them. It means never buying anything you can’t afford. This may sound simple but in America’s credit driven economy, it is easy to get buried in debt. Keeping an accurate...
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What does financial responsibility mean to you? The future is exciting; nonetheless, it can also be frightening to think about especially in terms of financial security. So many people today are saddled with debt due to high costs of living. Our nation is exceedingly expensive in this day and age. ...
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What does financial responsibility mean to you? There comes a time in everyone’s life when we have to make the transition from being a child, dependent on our parents for our most basic needs, to independent young adults eager to enter the world filled with many different responsibilities. This transition...
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LPL Financial and Market Research, Market Commentary / July 16, 2018
Mid Year Outlook 2018
“For the second half of 2018, continued economic growth and market gains may bring the heightened drama of increased volatility. So while there may be some twists and turns ahead, at LPL Research we expect the positive fundamentals to prevail.” Click here for full 2018 Mid Year Outlook. Tracking #1-747597...
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