James Valis and Gregg Manis, financial advisors at Blackstone Valley Wealth Management in Hopkinton, earned a place among LPL Financial’s Ascent Club Program for 2025. This distinction is reserved for advisors who set the standard for excellence in financial guidance....
If you’re a local business owner, you’re juggling many priorities: growing revenue, managing expenses, supporting your team and planning for your own future. What if one tool could help with all these goals? A workplace retirement plan might be that solution and can,...
Financial advisor Mark Freeman enjoys getting to know his clients. His aim is to help them clarify their objectives and then, working as partners, create a financial plan that achieves their goals. “I love this career because I love helping people,” said Freeman. “I...
Societal focus on sustainable practices along with the rising cost of living has led to a growing interest in alternative resources. Many homeowners have considered utilizing solar power to save on electric bills, increase property value, lessen environmental impact...
Stocks had another strong year in 2025 as most market benchmarks enjoyed their third straight year of double-digit returns. Last year’s performance was particularly rewarding given how much stocks overcame — notably tariffs. Tariffs weren’t the only obstacle, as...
Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests transferring $50 from your savings account to your checking account. Later that day, a robo-advisor automatically rebalances your investment portfolio....
Kim Foemmel loves her job and it shows. The Hopkinton real estate broker and Realtor, who has owned Foemmel Fine Homes at 1 Lumber Street for 15 years, has ranked as the town’s number one agent from 2022 through 2025 and has been among the top 1% of agents in...
If you're selling a home for $1 million or more, it's vital to be aware of the tax laws that will affect you. Effective Nov. 1, 2025, Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) regulations require withholding on certain non-resident sales of Massachusetts real property...
At Elevate Personal Training, fitness is personal. Whether it’s a busy parent wanting to be healthy to keep up with their kids, a young athlete working to improve performance or an individual focused on weight loss, Elevate Personal Training creates customized...
In the world of investing, we’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s solid advice that emphasizes the importance of diversifying your investments. Unfortunately, some people misinterpret this wisdom to mean they should avoid...
Joseph Baldiga and David Fine, Hopkinton residents who work at the Mirick law firm, were selected to the 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list. Baldiga is a partner and chair of the Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy and Reorganization Group at Mirick. He concentrates his...
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people ever make. And a new law in Massachusetts will make the process fairer, safer and more transparent. As of fall 2025, every home buyer has the right to inspect their new home before they buy...
As an investor, you will always need to deal with risk of some kind. How can you manage the risk that accompanies the volatility of the financial markets? The answer depends somewhat on where you are in life. When you’re starting out … If you’re early in your career,...
As the seasons change and the holidays approach, it is time to consider getting rid of old items that are no longer used to make room for new things. Clear out the clutter and give your home a more festive look in for the holidays. A junk removal company is your best...
When Hopkinton resident Abbie Rosenberg, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinician for 30 years, noticed the many young people and families around her struggling with mental health issues in silence, she decided to act. In 2019, she founded Mental Health...
Real estate transactions come with lots of paperwork, which can be overwhelming, but a clear understanding of industry-specific terminology will help make the process feel less daunting. This first of two articles will break down the lingo to know when buying or...
As fall turns to winter, many homeowners are busy preparing for the colder months ahead — changing filters, checking thermostats, changing the batteries in the smoke/CO2 detectors and stocking up on firewood. But for those with aging furnaces, there’s another question...
If you’re retired, it’s easy to let your finances go on autopilot. Since October is National Retirement Security Month, it’s a good time to revisit some areas that can impact your long-term financial security and help your money last a lifetime. Consider these...
In the world of short-term rentals, one phrase has been gaining momentum among professional hosts and property managers: direct bookings. A direct booking happens when a guest reserves a stay directly with the host or management company, rather than using an online...
Open seven days a week, the newly opened Crust & Co. Pizza & More at 77 West Main Street in Hopkinton offers area customers a 120-item menu featuring custom and specialty Greek pizzas, calzones, hot and cold subs/wraps, dinners, pasta dishes, salads and...
