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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Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss
Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.
The Investment Risk No One’s Ever Heard Of
You face a risk for which the market does not compensate you, that can not be easily reduced through diversification.
Making a Charitable Gift
Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.
Medicare At 65+
65 or older? It may be time to enroll in Medicare. Read to learn if you’re eligible.
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
Steps to Protecting a Child with Disabilities
Planning for children with special needs can be confusing but by working together, we can help navigate those challenges.
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How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
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.
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When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
