What is truly "fair" in 2012 is the election of new faces who won't raid the taxpayers' wallets every time policies fail and massive amounts of borrowed money doesn't put people to work.
Professional athletes and sports teams are not the only people who use disability insurance to protect loss of income. Read on to learn more about this often ignored form of insurance.
It's important to consider increases in household expenses in addition to your mortgage payment.
AFIN is one of the smallest organizations helping to make Acton a nice place to live.
Celebrating three Acton efforts to bring more local control over our future.
Sylvia Mackey, wife of the late John Mackey, Superbowl Champion will speak about how she coped with the dementia diagnosis and care for her husband.
There is a bill currently in the Senate that Scott Brown and I both support which provides a conscience exemption from the federal government health care mandate in the news lately.
Acton's Finance Committee sides with ALG over spending and saving instead of taxpayers. This violates their role in local town government.
State Senator Jamie Eldridge announced today that he will be co-chairing a new Green Economy Caucus at the State House to promote legislation that will foster job creation and sustainable development.
The Local Table’s new bistro menu consists of lighter fare, such as appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, and flatbread pizzas. Microbrewed beer and wines by the glass are also available.
Looking for ideas to reduce and manage your debt, questions on how much you should have, some suggestions here.
We must protect the taxpayer, accelerate MBTA projects and make shrewd public investments. Especially, when our home values and Local Aid continue to fall, causing further strain on local budgets.
What happens to professional athletes if they become disabled following an injury? Learn more about how professional athletes and teams protect themselves in this high-risk work environment.
Well, it's over...and the result was not what we hoped for...
Acton leaders take union-negotiated healthcare savings and spend them on "investment" budgets rather than pay for future retiree healthcare costs.
Happy, the movie premiering on February 11th, sheds light on how people might lead more fulfilling and happier lives.
A good liquor store isn't hard to find in Acton!
Last week we took at 4 suggestions to get your financial life in order, this week we will discuss the dreaded B-word... Budget.
You can protect your family's quality of life with life insurance, but which type of insurance would serve your needs today and fulfill your goals of tomorrow?
The proposal to build a new Senior Center/Community Center continues to have problems that the SCBC has not addressed.
If we want to limit corporate money in politics, we must be equally zealous in limiting public-sector union money. (I make this plea even as a former dues paying member of the MTA myself).
What makes Acton a great place to live?
Learn how and why an elder law attorney may be your best protection in preserving your assets; making wise decisions and ensuring your choices will be respected throughout your life.
Working with a coalition of good government and voting rights organizations, I’ve filed several pieces of legislation to address the problems created by the Citizens United decision.
The Happy Chocolatier and SuzySaid.com/Acton conducted a Valentine's survey!
Newer Acton Teachers Getting 7-12% raises next year. Average Acton teacher made over $75,000 in FY10. Compensation is "among the most generous in the state."
Don't give up on your New Year's resolution just yet. Learn how you can use hypnosis to help you reach your goals.
When seeking ways to grow your investment income over the long term, consider this alternative to your investment portfolio.
Financial Tidbits will combine common sense and information to help people stay on track toward their financial goals.
How Project Graduation can help you achieve your New Year's Resolutions.... (no, really....)
Two of our local officials are wrongly supporting a Constitutional amendment to take First Amendment rights away from corporations. This may sound good to some people, but the implications are scary.
The Black Gold Miners were successful in their efforts to create awareness about the benefits of composting in Acton!
Family members seeking insights and knowledge about Alzheimer's will want to save the date for an upcoming free conference being organized by Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley.
With rising inflation, dwindling gov't benefits and fixed income investments distributing meager payouts, families, seniors and special needs families are feeling the pinch of the…
President Obama does not understand why conservatives oppose higher taxes. Until he does, he will never get bipartisan support.
"There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way." ~ Christopher Morley
Real strategies your kids can use to deal with teasing.
The House of Representatives recently passed legislation that will improve the governance, financial accountability, and state and local oversight of regional education collaboratives.
Many look in the wrong places for happiness. Or, as I have found many think happiness is a state of being when in reality it is all about the journey.
We must demand more accountability with big banks and Wall Street Firms that took billions in bailouts. Also, In 2011, GE paid no federal taxes on 15 Billion in profits with a 56k page return!