New Hampshire Business Review - July 26, 2024

Handling finances during life’s transitions

Life’s transitions — like divorce or a spouse’s death — impact us emotionally, as well as financially. And if you’re preparing for retirement, changing jobs or coping with the loss of a parent, these transitions can also be disruptive, stressful, and full of difficult decisions.

All work and no pay

New Hampshire legislators included an unprecedented $15 million in the state budget for child care providers, to pay for staff bonuses, training, student loan repayment, and other incentives to retain and recruit workers. Thirteen months later, providers haven’t seen the money.