New Hampshire Business Review - April 26, 2024

2024 election: separating fact from fear

President Biden’s withdrawal marked a new phase in America’s political saga. The decision sparked intense reactions from all corners of the political spectrum. Investors were left to distill the news and determine the potential impact on markets. Emotions are expected during volatile times, but they should never drive portfolio decisions.

Q&A: Swim With a Mission co-founder Phil Taub and Hidden Battles Foundation founder Scott Hyder

Phil Taub, with his wife, Julie, co-founded Swim With a Mission, a Bedford-based nonprofit that raises funds for veterans services and holds several fundraisers throughout the year, including its signature swim race at Newfound Lake in July. Army and police veteran Scott Hyder founded Hidden Battles Foundation, a Dracut, Mass.-based nonprofit that helps veterans and first-responders, both active and retired, cope with mental health issues.

Hypertherm is pioneering a sustainable future

At Hypertherm Associates, we believe in the power of action. We take a long-range view and understand that our decisions today shape the world of tomorrow. As a result, we are steadfast in our commitment to science-based targets for reducing our carbon emissions, minimizing waste, and fostering a circular economy.

Steps to handle market volatility before retirement

No one likes to watch their investments lose money, but downward market volatility can feel particularly scary for people who plan to retire in the near future. Their anxiety is understandable. They’ve spent their careers building their nest eggs and now, at a time when they plan to give up their income-producing jobs, they face the prospect of living off less money than they had envisioned.

New FAFSA updates, challenges

In an email to NH Business Review, Granite Edvance — a nonprofit based in Concord that helps students and their families navigate their education and career pathways — highlighted several more changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process that are designed to increase FAFSA completion.