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What Can a Financial Advisor Do for You?Submitted by Edward Jones,
10:54AM / Wednesday, September 11, 2019 | |
 What does investing mean to you? If the word makes you think of transactions – buying or selling stocks and bonds – you're looking at just part of the picture. To work toward all your goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you need a comprehensive financial strategy. And for that, you might need to work with a personal financial advisor.
But what, specifically, can this type of professional do for you? Here are some of the key services a financial advisor can provide:
* Help you invest for your retirement: An experienced financial advisor can look at all the relevant factors – your current and projected income, age at which you’d like to retire, desired
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Harrington Launches 'Ambitious' Juvenile Justice InitiativeBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
03:37PM / Tuesday, September 10, 2019 | |
Dalton Police Chief Jeffrey Coe says the policies of intervention will keep communities safer. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The district attorney's office is partnering with communities and local organizations to create a juvenile justice system focused on the roots of delinquency. "As community leaders, we are all responsible for creating an environment where our children can grow and thrive," said District Attorney Andrea Harrington. "That's why my office is launching a comprehensive Juvenile Justice Initiative that will work toward keeping children out of the court system and building safer, healthier communities." Harrington made 7 Comments
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Biz Briefs: Shakespeare & Company Seeks Property Proposals for Lenox Campus| 11:38AM / Tuesday, September 10, 2019 | |
 S&Co. Property Collaboration Shakespeare & Company is inviting qualified entities, including real estate or other business and property development firms and nonprofits, to propose ideas to further develop the company's campus 33-acre property in Lenox. For more than four decades, Shakespeare & Company has been one of the premiere cultural attractions of Berkshire County, and a globally recognized landmark for theatrical performance, arts education, and professional training. This new project represents a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with the Company.
Qualified entities are asked to provide an initial statement of interest to demonstrate how the campus,
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Hinds Sets Community Outreach Events for September| 12:00PM / Monday, September 09, 2019 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The staff of state Sen. Adam G. Hinds, D-Pittsfield, will host two community outreach events during September. The senator's staff will be available to meet with constituents in the communities of Chester and Lanesborough for this month's staff office hours on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Road Lanesborough Town Hall, 83 North Main St. Appointments are not necessary but can be booked in advance by calling the Pittsfield office at 413-344-4561 or the Williamsburg office at 413-768-2373. These office hours provide an opportunity for those seeking assistance with state agencies or
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Baker Proposes Tax Relief Measures, Major Rainy-Day Fund Deposit| 05:49PM / Friday, September 06, 2019 | |
 BOSTON — The governor is asking the Legislature to approve tax relief to residents based on the state's surplus revenues. The legislation filed Friday by the Baker-Polito administration will also make a deposit to the so-called "Rainy Day" fund to bring the fund balance to $3 billion, the highest balance ever. These proposals are part of a $651 million supplemental budget bill that also makes investments in a wide range of areas including infrastructure, education and support for cities and towns. "The commonwealth's strong economy and our disciplined approach to budgeting have resulted in another major surplus," said Gov. 1 Comment
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@theMarket: Markets Break Out of 3-Month Trading RangeBy Bill Schmick,
04:09PM / Friday, September 06, 2019 | |
 Investors received a bucketful of good news this week. Brexit got a reprieve, Hong Kong authorities caved in to protestors demands, and another round of trade talks is set for October between the U.S. and China. Welcome to September. As of Friday, the S&P 500 Index was less than 2 percent from all-time highs. The other indexes are close as well. And while September is historically not a good month for the markets, this time around, September is starting off with a big bang. Can it continue? Yes, in my opinion. We could see all three averages break out into new, all-time highs before all is said and done. While traders and computers trade on the headlines, I am more 0 Comments
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Berkshire South Announces 2019 Gala Honoree| 12:23PM / Friday, September 06, 2019 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire South Regional Community Center has named Bobbie Hallig as this year's Edwin A. Jaffe Award winner and gala honoree.
Hallig will be presented with the award on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 5:30 p.m. Gala attendees will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a raffle, dinner then a live auction benefiting Youth Programming.
The Edwin A. Jaffe Award, honors an individual or group exhibiting an extraordinary commitment to building community and common purpose within the Berkshires.
"Bobbie Hallig is a wonderful choice for this designation," said Jenise Lucey, executive director of BSRCC. "Her many years of service on Berkshire boards
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Fairview, SBVAS Offer Emergency Training Focused on Lifesaving Skill| 11:08AM / Friday, September 06, 2019 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — In honor of Emergency Preparedness Month, Fairview Hospital will host three sessions of "Stop the Bleed," offering important life-saving skills for lay persons and health and safety professionals. The training is free and open to the public by advance registration.
The Stop the Bleed program teaches the basics of recognizing severe bleeding, getting help and controlling bleeding immediately using simple tools and skills that can be mastered in this class. The skills are valuable for anyone who encounters a construction accident, motor vehicle crash, or any other emergency where someone may suffer a serious injury and is at risk of experiencing
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The Independent Investor: Business Roundtable's Change of HeartBy Bill Schmick,
05:15PM / Thursday, September 05, 2019 | |
 Now that the media is on to more interesting topics, the August announcement by the Business Roundtable deserves further examination. Afterall, it is not every day that a group of the nation's most powerful chief executives redefines the goals of American corporations. The maximization of shareholders' profits, above all else, has been the motto of the Business Roundtable (BRT) since the 1980s. Critics claim that this attitude has led to all kinds of negative consequences for society overall. The environment, the individual worker, suppliers (think underage Bangladesh garment workers), consumers and local communities have been needlessly harmed by this myopic view of a 0 Comments
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'Luce': EnlighteningBy Michael S. Goldberger, iBerkshires Film Critic
02:28PM / Thursday, September 05, 2019 | |
 "It's complicated." Thus spake Luce Edgar, heretofore the brilliant and handsome apple of every teacher's eye at his high school in Arlington, Va., when the senior's stellar reputation suddenly comes into question. Guilty or not of the swirling accusations, rumors and innuendoes, Kelvin Harrison Jr.'s superbly sculpted BMOC speaks volumes about the perception of stature. The predicament in which he finds himself is but one of numerous subplots that writhe, conjoin and impressively coalesce into a highly dramatic meditation on the very essence of truth itself. Director Julius Onah, who co-wrote the screenplay with J.C. Lee, puts the tension level to 0 Comments
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Leaving Your Job? What Happens to Your 401(k)?Submitted by Edward Jones,
11:47AM / Wednesday, September 04, 2019 | |
 If you're in the early stages of your working life – or even in the not-so-early ones – the chances are pretty good that you will change jobs at some point. When that happens, you will probably leave a few things behind – but will one of them be your 401(k)?
Of course, you wouldn't really forget about your 401(k). (It does happen, however – over the period from 2004 through 2013, more than 25 million people left at least one 401(k) or similar plan behind when they left their job, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.) But you will have to do something with your account.
Essentially, you have four choices:
* You can cash out your 401(k).
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Berkshires Beat: Woofstock 2019 to be Held at The Common in Pittsfield| 11:24AM / Tuesday, September 03, 2019 | |
 Woofstock 2019 Berkshire Humane Society’s Woofstock, an annual 5K Run and Downtown Dog Walk celebrating people and their pups, will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, at The Common in Pittsfield. Runners will be timed by Berkshire Running Center, and walkers will stroll along North Street to help raise awareness for the shelter's mission. Leashed canine companions are welcome during both events. Afterward, participants and supporters are invited to enjoy family-friendly activities, canine games, food trucks, music, and raffles.
All participants are encouraged to collect pledges to benefit homeless animals, and registration includes a free online crowdfunding tool. BHS receives no state or
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