By June, most children in the US have closed the books for the school year. For some children, summer means camp, or family vacations. For teens, it could mean a job or internship. Perhaps it's just lazy days playing with friends. But just because children are not stuck behind desks doesn't mean they have to stop learning. Here are a few ways you can keep your child's brain busy for these summer months...

Whether the college years seem like a distant dream, or they’re just around the corner; with college costs rising everyday, it’s never too early to start saving for higher education. Here are a few ways to make saving for college a rewarding part of your financial strategy.

Early spring in New England is rough... Just when you thought the weather has turned around with a glimpse of sunny, warm weather, a massive Nor'Easter comes in and ruins the party. Check out some of our tips to make early spring move along quickly and smoothly...

Company culture has become an increasingly important aspect among organizations of all types in the last several years. CFG Partner, Steve Johnson, gives us his thoughts on the topic…

This past week we sat down with Justin Hayward, a Partner here at CFG, to discuss his typical daily routine. As a partner with CFG, Justin primarily works with rising young professionals; educating them on how to make the most of their financial future…

A couple of weeks ago, CFG’s leadership, staff and advisors gathered at Post 390 in Boston for our Annual Holiday Party. A big thank you to everyone for making this year go down in the books…

This past week we sat down with Meghan Blomberg, a Financial Advisor here at CFG, to discuss her daily routine. On top of running a successful practice, Meghan has two young boys, which can lead to a tough balancing act…

At Commonwealth Financial Group we are committed to giving back to the communities in which we work and live. Our CFG Cares Committee, made up of a panel of staff members, supports this commitment by reviewing and spearheading volunteer and charitable opportunities for our firm and associates.

Over the last several years, there has been a shift in consumer purchasing behavior. And no, we’re not talking about an increase in online shopping. We’re talking about consumers getting out from behind their computer screens and actually walking down the street to make purchases in their local community. Rather than shopping at large, big-box stores or retail websites, many consumers have chosen to shop at small, locally-owned shops and stores.

Whether students have a part-time job during the school year, or their parents supply them with spending money, they need to know how to handle that money. Here are 8 tips all students should know about money.