10 tax planning commandments before the bell tolls on 2023
But fear not; careful tax planning can really pay off, boosting the overall returns on your investments by lowering the taxes you may have to pay.
Author: Tom Sedoric & Casey Snyder
We can’t wait to fix Social Security
The U.S. is running out of road to kick the can down
‘Trusted contacts’: A key defense against scams
They can be an additional layer of protection
Love your accountant
Why you should never take tax experts’ knowledge and advice for granted
(Opinion) A fiscal earthquake with no adults present
In less than a decade, the U.S. went from the world’s largest global creditor nation to the largest debtor nation.
What makes an investor a successful client?
A look at the winning habits needed to develop the right mindset
What does ‘fiduciary’ actually mean?
The term is used widely, but the true impact of fiduciaries can go unnoticed
Preparing for the unexpected
Change is the only constant when it comes to our personal finances
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Tax returns illuminate how Granite Staters make money
During the last three months, hundreds of thousands of Granite Staters filed federal income taxes for Tax Year 2025.
5 financial tips to growing your business
Business growth is exciting. A big contract comes through, a new customer relationship takes off or marketing is delivering the results you expected. Financing can be a critical resource to sustain the growth. But from a lender’s perspective, growth financing is about more than momentum. The real question is whether the business can support that growth — and repay the debt that may come with it.
NH Fidelity employees returning to Merrimack campus full time
Fidelity Investments announced Wednesday that New Hampshire is one of four Fidelity sites that will transition to a full-time, on-site schedule beginning in September
2026 M&A market expectations
After two choppy years for dealmakers, 2026 is starting with a very different tone, one that many business owners have been waiting for. While the past few years brought tariff swings, interest rate volatility and a cautious lending environment, the fundamentals are shifting in a way that increasingly favors sellers, especially those in the lower-middle-market (LMM).
(Opinion) The Merrimack Valley runs on trust, not just transactions
Today’s consumers don’t just want convenience. They expect it, whether it is speed, digital tools, quick answers, and the ability to do routine tasks from their phones.
NH economist lowers forecast for 2026
A key New Hampshire economist has trimmed down to 2.2% his forecast for the growth in the state's economy this for 2026, citing lackluster consumer confidence and the uncertainty of the U.S. war against Iran.
In 2032, Social Security money runs dry
If nothing changes between now and then, the trust fund that finances Social Security payments will run out, triggering a 7% decline in monthly payments in 2032 and dwindling further to 28% from 2033 through 2036.
How banks help businesses manage cash flow
Our post-pandemic business environment has brought about myriad challenges that make cash flow forecasting much more difficult than it was five years ago. Many businesses are navigating supply chain challenges, volatile demand and lingering inflation — all key indicators of future cash flow.
Howard Brodsky brings cooperative business perspective to United Nations Commission
Howard Brodsky, co-founder and chairman of CCA Global Partners (CCA), highlighted the power of cooperatives (co-ops) — shared business models owned and governed by their members — as the “great economic equalizer” for small businesses worldwide in his remarks at the United Nation’s (UN) annual Session of the Commission for Social Development at UN headquarters in New York City. This session convened global business leaders and innovators to discuss advancing social development and social justice through coordinated, equitable and inclusive policies.
