Cam Marston, a leading expert on the difference among generations in the workplace, joins the show to help us become better co-workers, bosses and employees. Marston’s books, articles, columns, and blog describe and analyze the major generations of our time: Matures (born before 1946), Baby Boomers, (born 1946-64), Generation X (born 1965-79), and Millennials (born 1980-2000).  He explains the basic characteristics  of each generation and their differences, some of which may surprise you.

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We also answered some questions on the soon-to-defunct Social Security claiming strategy, file and suspend. Here's a great synopsis from Money Magazine.

How can you determine the correct amount to save for a specific goal? Easy--just use EBRI's Choose To Save Ballpark Estimate...

And if you are worried about your savings habits, one way to cut to the core is to create a financial plan--it will open your eyes as to how your spending patterns today may be robbing you of the ability of achieving your long term goals.

Thanks to everyone who participated this week, especially Mark, the Best Producer in the World. Here's how to contact us:

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The "Money Queen" Cary Carbonaro, CFP  is in the house to help us build wealth and banish fears about money. Cary has been an investment advisor for over 25 years and says that women have unique a relationship with money. "We strive for financial security to support our family, ensure we can retire comfortably, create independence separate from our partners....as much as we are motivated to make money, we often do not consider the crucial relationship between what we do today and how it can impact our life tomorrow."

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Thanks to everyone who participated this week, especially Mark, the Best Producer in the World. Here's how to contact us:

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Have you made financial resolutions? We're ready to help you keep 'em!!

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Thanks to everyone who participated this week, especially Mark, the Best Producer in the World, who is on the correct side of the pond this holiday season! Here's how to contact us:

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Maybe you have some down time or perhaps you are hitting the road...either way, there's plenty of financial advice left for the last week of the year!

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Thanks to everyone who participated this week, especially Mark, the Best Producer in the World, who is on the correct side of the pond this holiday season! Here's how to contact us:

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What a big show...just in time for #250, the Fed raised short-term interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade; Congress voted on a budget, which extended and made permanent a bunch of tax deals; and guest Jane MacAuliffe  of Forbes Financial Planning outlined important financial decisions associated with divorce.

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Now that we have lift off, how long will the journey last? As expected, the Federal Reserve raised rates by 0.25 percent. While the economy is far from perfect, officials noted that activity has been strong enough to strengthen the labor market, foster consumer spending, and prompt business investment.

The big question for investors is whether the Fed will be able to gradually increase rates over the next few years, as the officials themselves predict, or will changing economic conditions force either a slower or quicker pace. The next big question: When will savers benefit from the rate hike? Unfortunately for consumers, while the nation’s big banks chose to immediately increase their prime lending rates, most chose NOT to increase deposit rates on savings accounts. That means that beleaguered savers will have to wait until next year to see a bump up in their income.

Jane McAuliffe is pursuing the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Certification (CDFA) to help clients achieve an equitable outcome during the divorce process. She helped us understand the various reasons why such a niche exists and how she provides much-needed advice during the emotional rollercoaster of a divorce.

Thanks to everyone who participated this week, especially Mark, the Best Producer in the World. Sadly, Mark did not appear on the show in honor of #250...we may need to wait until #300! Here's how to contact us:

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The end of the year is the perfect time to clean up your portfolio, says our guest, Dan Forbes, CFP®. Many moons ago, Dan was my intern and he is now the owner of the thriving Forbes Financial Planning in RI, where he specializes in working with individuals and small businesses. He was named a Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Ambassador and appeared in the Board’s media campaign in 2014. He is the financial planning expert and weekly contributor to www.GoLocalProv.com and also appears on NBC 10 and ABC6, and contributes to Providence Business News, US World & News Report and Time Magazine.

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Dan noted that end of the year is a perfect time to dump tax losers and to also clean up your portfolio. He warned that you should compare your positions to the appropriate benchmarks. Dan mentioned an interesting Morningstar article about 529 plans and also mentioned that immediate annuities are once again back on his front burner.

Finally, Dan was nice enough to mention the fact that I was named one of the top 10 Influencers on LinkedIn...and I am keeping some pretty fancy company on this list!

Here are a few of the resources that we mentioned during the show:

• NY Times Rent vs. Buy calculator
• Roth IRA calculator

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