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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How Boomers and Millennials Differ
The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?
This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
Perception vs. Reality
Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.
Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women
Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
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Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.