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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A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes
An overview of some fundamental steps when a loved one passes.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor
Affluent investors face unique challenges when putting together an investment strategy. Make sure you keep these in mind.
Navigating Retirement Pitfalls
Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
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Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
