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The Evil Brilliance of Annuities, Part 1

What’s an annuity? How do annuities work?

This week join Alyssa McNamara Reed and her husband and business partner Kirk Reed, for a discussion about what an annuity is and how it might, or might not, fit into your financial planning.

Alyssa McNamara Reed, CFP®is a financial planner with passion for the intersection of taxes and investing. Alyssa works with motivated savers, beneficiaries of estates, business owners, divorcees, and pre-retirees.

Kirk B. Reed, CFP® is a financial planner with passion for client service and the intersection of golf and finances. Kirk works with beneficiaries of estates, widows, golfers, and pre-retirees.

McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years.

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Stimulus Package #2 - Part 2

Do you have questions about the second CARES Act stimulus package?

This week join Alyssa McNamara Reed and her husband and business partner Kirk Reed, an in-depth discussion about the details of the second stimulus package, passed by Congress in December 2020.

Alyssa McNamara Reed, CFP®is a financial planner with passion for the intersection of taxes and investing. Alyssa works with motivated savers, beneficiaries of estates, business owners, divorcees, and pre-retirees.

Kirk B. Reed, CFP® is a financial planner with passion for client service and the intersection of golf and finances. Kirk works with beneficiaries of estates, widows, golfers, and pre-retirees.

McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years.

COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY.

http://mcnamarafinancial.com/

Stimulus Package #2 - Part 1

Do you have questions about the second CARES Act stimulus package?

This week join Alyssa McNamara Reed and her husband and business partner Kirk Reed, an in-depth discussion about the details of the second stimulus package, passed by Congress in December 2020.

Alyssa McNamara Reed, CFP®is a financial planner with passion for the intersection of taxes and investing. Alyssa works with motivated savers, beneficiaries of estates, business owners, divorcees, and pre-retirees.

Kirk B. Reed, CFP® is a financial planner with passion for client service and the intersection of golf and finances. Kirk works with beneficiaries of estates, widows, golfers, and pre-retirees.

McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years.

COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY.

http://mcnamarafinancial.com/

Sayonara, 2020! - Part 2

What a year! This week, join Justin McNamara, CFP, along with Michael J. McNamara, Ph.D., CFP for a rousing look at the past year, and how the events of 2020 may affect your financial planning and future.

Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees.

Michael J. McNamara, Ph.D., CFP®, is the Founder of McNamara Financial and a Certified Financial Planner. He’s semi-retired, and works with legacy clients and select others.

McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years.

COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY.

http://mcnamarafinancial.com/

Sayonara, 2020! - Part 1

What a year! This week, join Justin McNamara, CFP, along with Michael J. McNamara, Ph.D., CFP for a rousing look at the past year, and how the events of 2020 may affect your financial planning and future.

Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees.

Michael J. McNamara, Ph.D., CFP®, is the Founder of McNamara Financial and a Certified Financial Planner. He’s semi-retired, and works with legacy clients and select others.

McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years.

COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY.

http://mcnamarafinancial.com/

Wrap-Up 2020, Part 2

It’s that time of year again...this week join Alyssa McNamara Reed and her husband and business partner Kirk Reed, for discussion about how the year’s top issues may affect how you plan for your financial future.

Alyssa McNamara Reed, CFP®is a financial planner with passion for the intersection of taxes and investing. Alyssa works with motivated savers, beneficiaries of estates, business owners, divorcees, and pre-retirees.

Kirk B. Reed, CFP® is a financial planner with passion for client service and the intersection of golf and finances. Kirk works with beneficiaries of estates, widows, golfers, and pre-retirees.

McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years.

COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY.

http://mcnamarafinancial.com/

Warp-up 2020, Part 1

It’s that time of year again...this week join Alyssa McNamara Reed and her husband and business partner Kirk Reed, for discussion about how the year’s top issues may affect how you plan for your financial future.

Alyssa McNamara Reed, CFP®is a financial planner with passion for the intersection of taxes and investing. Alyssa works with motivated savers, beneficiaries of estates, business owners, divorcees, and pre-retirees.

Kirk B. Reed, CFP® is a financial planner with passion for client service and the intersection of golf and finances. Kirk works with beneficiaries of estates, widows, golfers, and pre-retirees.

McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years.

COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY.

http://mcnamarafinancial.com/

Paying for College With Special Guest Julie Shields-Rutyna from MEFA, Part 2

Wondering how to pay for college? This week join Justin McNamara and his special guest Julie Shields-Rutyna from MEFA for a discussion about paying for a college education.

Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees.

Julie Shields-Rutyna is the Director of College Planning and Education at MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority). Julie joined MEFA in 2007 and in her role provides expertise related to planning, saving, and paying for college to families, colleges, and other organizations. Prior to joining MEFA, Julie worked for the College Board, Nellie Mae, and American Express, and was the Director of Financial Aid at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Julie has been involved with MASFAA in a variety of positions and committees since 1993. She holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge.

You can find MEFA online at https://www.mefa.org/.

To schedule a visit with the team at McNamara Financial, be sure to visit https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact.

McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years.

COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY.

http://mcnamarafinancial.com/

Paying for College With Special Guest Julie Shields-Rutyna from MEFA, Part 1

This week join Justin McNamara and his special guest Julie Shields-Rutyna from MEFA for a discussion about paying for a college education.

Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees.

Julie Shields-Rutyna is the Director of College Planning and Education at MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority). Julie joined MEFA in 2007 and in her role provides expertise related to planning, saving, and paying for college to families, colleges, and other organizations. Prior to joining MEFA, Julie worked for the College Board, Nellie Mae, and American Express, and was the Director of Financial Aid at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Julie has been involved with MASFAA in a variety of positions and committees since 1993. She holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge.

You can find MEFA online at https://www.mefa.org/.

To schedule a visit with the team at McNamara Financial, be sure to visit https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact.

McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years.

COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY.

http://mcnamarafinancial.com/

Your Home as an Investment, Part 2

Is your home an investment? Is it a money pit? Can you leverage your home’s value as part of your financial plan? This week join Justin McNamara and Mike McNamara for a discussion about how to use your home to secure your financial future.

Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees.

Michael J. McNamara, Ph.D., CFP®, is the Founder of McNamara Financial and a Certified Financial Planner. He’s semi-retired, and works with legacy clients and select others.

To schedule a visit with the team at McNamara Financial, be sure to visit:

https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact

McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years.

COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY.

http://mcnamarafinancial.com/