College Years and Credit

College and Credit

Have a frank conversation with your kids about the effect their credit scores will have on their lives.

The Ever-Changing Economic World

Ever Changing World

More Americans than ever are saving during these uncertain times. Make sure your savings work for you in retirement with a sound investment plan.

How Do You Achieve Financial Security . . . Slow and Steady

As most Cutter Family Finance followers know, I like to read. So, while on vacation last week, I was reading over some statistics that really gave me pause. Get this, only 28% of Americans – about 70 million people – are “financially healthy,” spending and saving responsibly, according to the Center for Financial Services Innovation […]

Pay Down Debt, Save, or Invest?

As a father of 3 beautiful girls, Maeve, Phoebe, and Sophie, I understand that my job doesn’t end when they turn eighteen. It was easy to see how much they needed me when they were young. But, as they grow up and become more self-sufficient, my job as a parent takes on new meaning. Sure, […]

Right-Size Your Way to a Comfortable Retirement

Wendy and Mark, a couple in their fifties from Plymouth, came to see Jen and me a few weeks ago. Both are still working, but the runway to retirement is shrinking, and they wanted better control over their financial lives. Wendy is a media strategist for a large Boston firm, and Mark manages a luxury […]