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.® 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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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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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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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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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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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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Blog, Market Commentary, Scholarship, Video / February 15, 2018
Freedman Financial Discusses Market Volatility FEB 2018 [VIDEO]
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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