Entries by Carol LaCombe
Home Remodeling and Insurance
You’ve hired a reputable builder, collected paint swatches and selected the siding and now you’re finally ready to start that long-awaited remodeling project. Before you begin construction, there is one more thing that you need to do—talk to Cleary Insurance, Inc.! Advice for Do-it-yourselfers If you decide to do it alone and manage a renovation […]
Client Spotlight: George and Margaret Green
This fall our client focus is on George and Margaret Greene. George and Margaret moved to the North Shore of Boston from England in 2010. Prior to moving here, they raised their family in Hong Kong where George taught at the university for 38 years. During trips back to Hong Kong they stayed in a […]
How to Know if Your Retirement is on Track?
Presented by Matt Clayson The journey to financial independence and wellness starts with saving. But for many people, that can be a challenge, especially in trying economic times. But there are strategies and mechanisms that can help you get on track for retirement. If you are not currently saving … start For people in their […]
Risk Management Ideas
As 2022 begins its last quarter, now is a good to review various risk management ideas you may wish to consider and or implement for 2023. Risk Management consists of implementing polices, practices or procedures that reduce the odds of loss or the size of a loss once it occurs. An example of reducing odds […]
Want a Health Boost? Listen to This Type of Music.
Posted by Alyssa Malmquist on August 31, 2022 If you’ve ever felt a surge of well-being while listening to classical music, you’re certainly not alone—and best of all, that doesn’t have to be a temporary feeling. Research indicates that this type of music offers plenty of long-term benefits when it comes to your health. Improved heart health […]
The Fed’s Inflation Fight and the Markets
Markets have been troubled. Open any brokerage or 401(K) statement and you are likely to see a page of red. It seems that nearly everything has gone precisely the wrong way: bonds are down, stocks are down, and gas prices (along with the price of nearly everything else we purchase) are up. Fear and uncertainty […]
6 Productivity Tips for Hybrid Employees
Hybrid work is a big departure from the traditional work arrangement. Switching between two workplaces may be a change, but it doesn’t need to cause your productivity to decline. Here are some tips to consider that may help boost your productivity as a hybrid employee. Maximize Your Schedule. Home and office environments are different. Plan […]
Fuel Efficiency Best Practices for Fleets
Improving the fuel efficiency of a company’s fleet of vehicles can have many financial and environmental benefits, especially with fuel prices on the rise. Fuel can be one of the largest and most difficult expenses to predict and control. Therefore, it’s important for vehicle fleet managers to conserve fuel, maximize efficiency and reduce vehicle emissions […]