INSIGHTS

Staying Connected During the Holidays
The holidays are much beloved not only for their spiritual significance, but also for the sense of togetherness they instill. Indeed, the time-honored traditions, seasonal foods, and momentary respite from work and school help set the stage for love and laughter with those we hold dear. However, if you’re far from home this holiday season, or your loved one can’t be with you due to social distancing measures, don’t despair.

How To Save When You’re Spending This Holiday Season
The holiday season is in full swing and shoppers are busy filling their carts with the perfect gifts for the special people in their lives. If history is any guide, however, many are also spending beyond their means. You can avoid overspending by following this guide.

How to Fall In Love With Your Business Again
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.

What is Your Financial Pyramid?
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.

Seven Things Financial Planning Does for You
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.
CFG Leadership Spotlight: Women in Finance
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.

Six Steps to Better Personal Finance
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 Receives $5,000 MassMutual Foundation Grant
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. Receives $10,000 MassMutual Foundation Grant
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 Receives $10,000 MassMutual Foundation Grant
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.