The essence of Buddhist philosophy as I understand it is that everything is temporary. Night follows day. Good times follow bad times. And the cycle continues. We see that when it comes to the economy and economic data. A recent Bureau of Economic Analysis report (June 11, 2021) noted first-quarter Growth Domestic Product (GDP) up at an annual rate of +6.4%. This was on top of strongest readings ... Read More
General Musings on Life
What’s Next After Winning the Lottery or Cashing Out of a Business?
What's next after wining the lottery or cashing out of a business? What will happen after a "sudden wealth" event like winning the lottery? What will you do when you leave your job, your career, or your business? Too often a Big Pay Day like winning the lottery or receiving an inheritance or selling a business or stock options leads to problems. Unless you have strong values and a plan in place or ... Read More
7 New Year’s Eve Resolutions Inspired by Millionaires
It’s that of year time again. Whether we vow to eat less, exercise more, or live in the moment – it all comes down to the same thing: we all want to be happier, get healthier and do better in the new year. Looking for some ideas? Here are 7 New Year’s Eve Resolutions inspired by millionaires. New Year, New You ... If you plan For those who are considering resolutions that can impact your wallet, ... Read More
Does Being Grateful Make You Wealthier?
It’s so easy to get caught up in the daily grind of our fast-paced world. Sometimes it can be tough to appreciate what’s right in front of you. Around Thanksgiving, thankfully, we are often forced to pause and reflect. To think about all that we have, and what we are grateful for and what is it that really makes us wealthy. So, here's a question about giving thanks: Does being grateful make you ... Read More
Estate Planning for the Rich and Famous and the Rest of Us
Famous Chef Gordon Ramsay isn’t leaving his kids an inheritance. Should you? This brings up a lot of important estate planning questions to consider for the rich and famous and the rest of us. Gordon Ramsay and the $140M Question Gordon Ramsay, famous TV chef who has an estimated net worth of $140M1, has four children who are 15-18 years old. But he’s not leaving them a dime. In his words, ... Read More
Don’t Read This! It’s Summer! This is why you need to unplug
Don't read this! It's summer. Your brain would prefer it if you just stop reading. This is why you need to unplug instead. Consider this: Your mental health is as important as your personal bottom line. Let's face it. Without a clear brain and good mental health, how important is it really if you have a fat bottom line? But you’re reading this, aren’t you? Well, thanks, but here are some ... Read More
You Sold Your Business. Now What?
You've worked hard. And now you want to enjoy your rewards after having invested blood, sweat and tears building your business. If you're lucky you get someone or some company to buy you out. Before you pop the cork off that champagne bottle, you better get your ducks lined up. You sold your business. Now what? You Sold Your Business. Now What? Most every business owner and entrepreneur has one ... Read More
Living A Rich Life – Olga Stanganelli
Eulogy of Olga Stanganelli as delivered by Steve Stanganelli, June 7, 2017: Today, we’re here to remember a good woman who recently celebrated the forty-fifth anniversary of her 39th birthday. A life filled with love. An enduring love and devotion for her family … her seven brothers and sisters, her husband and dance partner of 55 years, her sons, Joe, who she called her “sunshine” and her ... Read More
A Good Life Remembered: Olga (Petrosino) Stanganelli
Olga Stanganelli April 11, 1933 to June 2, 2017 Born in Beverly on a day her mother would recount still had snow on the ground, Olga (Petrosino) Stanganelli passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of a star-filled spring night at the home of her youngest son Steven Stanganelli in Amesbury. Olga was the seventh of eight children and second of three daughters of Italian ... Read More
Clear View’s Offices Closed for Memorial Remembrance
In remembrance of Olga Stanganelli, Offices Will Be Closed through June 7 Olga Stanganelli, the mother of Steve Stanganelli, passed away peacefully and was pronounced dead at 12:05 AM on Friday, June 2, 2017 after a brief illness resulting from a brain tumor. She had been in hospice at home since release from MGH/Boston in early April. Devoted mother to two sons, proud grandmother of five and ... Read More
