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🔒Viewpoint: Two types of philanthropy

A cryptic e-mail arrived in my inbox in early November of 2020: “I support the efforts of a philanthropist who is interested in contributing to the United Way of Central Massachusetts. I was hoping to schedule a quick follow-up call to discuss next steps.”

🔒Viewpoint: Working without a contract? Nonprofits face impossible choices

Public funding delays, caused by legislative processes and bureaucratic inefficiencies, force organizations to operate without signed agreements, jeopardizing their ability to meet the needs of those they serve.

🔒Viewpoint: Key factors will fuel 2025 economic growth

Central Mass. is well positioned for economic growth in 2025. Macroeconomic factors, namely declining interest rates and a reduction in the growth rate of inflation, suggest the national economy will trend upward in 2025.

🔒Viewpoint: Worcester’s 2025 economic outlook: Brighter road ahead

Worcester, New England’s second largest and fastest-growing major city, continues to benefit from a surge in both public and private investments. This growth is positively impacting residents and businesses across the city’s diverse community.
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🔒Viewpoint: Small businesses need better tax amnesty

Massachusetts is in the midst of a tax amnesty running from Nov. 1 to Dec. 30. Tax amnesties don’t come around often and don’t last long.

🔒Viewpoint: Priorities for the lame duck Congress

After a long and brutally divisive election season, Congress now returns to Capitol Hill for the final weeks of the 118th Congress, often referred to as the lame duck session. After an historically unproductive two years, the to-do list remains long.

🔒Viewpoint: My friend Frank Carroll

In late October, we saw the passing of Francis R. "Frank" Carroll, a favorite son of Worcester and one of its truly outstanding citizens.

🔒Viewpoint: Do you need to fear retirement?

People are viewing retirement as a chance for new experiences and new opportunities, rather than a time to simply wind down. But if you’re going to make the most of your retirement, which could last two or even three decades, you need to be financially prepared.
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🔒A Thousand Words: Unemployment rate plateaus

Mass. unemployment rate decreased in August to 4.5%, but the state rate remains higher than the national average of 4.6%.

🔒Viewpoint: Interest rate reduction signals shift in post-COVID economy

The U.S. and Massachusetts economies are shifting from the post-COVID period of rising prices, a white-hot employment market, and giddy consumers to one of slowing growth and rising unemployment.
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