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Women CEOs of Boston Event Video Up Now!
According to The Boston Club’s 2014 census, less than 12% of the executive officers in the top 100 public companies in Massachusetts are women. While there has been a very slight upward trend, the annual census results show that it has only increased by 2.6% since 2003
My Journey to Twelve Points and the Value of Scouting
When I thought about my first career after graduate school, I often pictured working at a large broker-dealer. And, to be honest, I didn’t really like that thought. I wasn’t a fan of getting paid commissions based on which funds I recommended to my clients
What You Need to Know About Estate Planning
Twelve Points recently celebrated National Estate Planning Week (October 19-25) by sharing five tips on social media. Many people assume that estate planning only applies to the very wealthy, but that is actually not the case.
Finding the Best Way to Pay for Dental Care
Going to the dentist for a yearly checkup increases the chance of having healthy, strong teeth and gums. Equally important, poor dental health has been increasingly linked to a number of diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease
Experiencing Life: The True Meaning of Wealth
When it comes to money, I’m of a mind that it’s better to spend it on experiences that I will carry with me for a lifetime rather than possessions. My family recently spent an amazing vacation exploring 5 national parks in 9 days (with a 6 year old and a 3 year old!).
Keeping it in the Family by Protecting Your Estate
An estate takes lifetimes to build but can be lost in the blink of an eye. Most of us don’t imagine assets that took decades to accumulate being drained in a few short years, but all too often this is exactly what happens