Granite Builds Foundations
Granite - durable, versatile, diverse - has been a choice material for builders and artists for millennia. Granite can be used for foundational construction and for intricate monuments.
Granite Financial Group helps our communities build durable, versatile and diverse financial foundations through planning-focused financial services. We are based in Barre, Vermont, but serve clients in multiple states. We specialize in delivering customized solutions for both individuals and businesses, built on a foundation of trust, experience, and personalized attention.
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Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Consider Keeping Your Life Insurance When You Retire
Reasons to retain your coverage into your retirement years.
Risk Perspective
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Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Women and Wealth: A Pivot Towards Retirement
Tips and strategies for women approaching retirement to ensure a smooth transition.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
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Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.