Parents often have questions about what happens in many situations that involve a child’s spouse. What happens if my daughter dies before me, does her share go to her husband? What happens if my daughter gets divorced, can her husband take her inheritance? Truthfully, we really don’t like our son-in-law. We are afraid he will […]
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Join Our Team as a Client Support Specialist at our New Bedford office!
Role and Responsibilities This job description is only a summary of the typical position functions and responsibilities. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the position holder might differ from those outlined in this job description. Other duties may be assigned. General overview of position: As a Client Support Specialist, you will be asked to meet […]
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Estate Planning Should Not be a Near Death Experience
The team at Surprenant & Beneski, PC is ready and available to assist with your Estate Planning needs. With a new law passed by the Commonwealth, the entire process can be completed from the comfort of your own home. Watch this quick video to see just how safe, easy and efficient it can be. There […]
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The Expansion of the Medicare Savings Programs in Massachusetts
Have you heard about the recent expansion of the Medicare Savings Programs in Massachusetts? The new asset and income guidelines mean tens of thousands of older adults are now eligible to receive valuable assistance to help cover the costs associated with Medicare. Check out the flyer below and visit https://www.mass.gov/service-details/help-paying-medicare-costs for more info.
Continue reading…Pension or 401(k)? Which Is Best for You?
If Social Security will be 40% of your income, where does the rest come from? Social Security was never intended to be your total retirement funding, so you need as many revenue streams as possible, according to U.S. News & World Report in an article that compares “Pension vs. 401(k).” A traditional pension plan, or a defined contribution […]
Continue reading…Downsizing Is Much Easier If You Organize
Baby boomers often face the difficult task of cutting expenses and selling the family home. However, life can be simpler and happier, if you follow these steps. As the family ages and is often reduced down to two, the idea of cutting back on expenses and number of rooms can be daunting. However, it doesn’t […]
Continue reading…S & B Recommends – Adult Education Classes at New Bedford Voke
Ever wanted to learn how to sew or quilt? Are you really good at carpentry but need to perfect some skills? Attending the Adult Education class at New Bedford Voke is a great way to reinvent yourself or brush up on a skill. The class offerings offer a diversified curriculum such as: cake decorating, gardening, stained glass to computer training […]
Continue reading…Recipe of the Week – Portuguese Malasadas
Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking sheet 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1/3 cup plus1teaspoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons warm water, 110°F 3 large eggs 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed Nonstick cooking spray Vegetable oil, for frying […]
Continue reading…Recipe of the Week – Biscoitos by Maria Lawton, The Azorean Greenbean
Makes 4 dozen biscuits Ingredients: 8 cups of flour 2 cups of heavy cream 2 cups of sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1 1/2 cup of butter *at room temperature 1 tablespoon of lard/shortening *at room temperature 1 teaspoon of salt Zest of 1 lemon Directions: Preheat oven at 350, and lightly […]
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