Exciting times at Mater Christi School
From embracing the Diocesan Covenant to Educate (www.higherpoweredlearning.org), to adapting to the Common Core standards as our children are prepared for the global economy (www.corestandards.org), to launching innovative new initiatives – Mater Christi School is an exciting place to learn.
Holy Names nurtures body, mind and spirit
Same-sex education lets young women reach great academic heights
As the only all-girls Catholic school in the Capital District, Academy of the Holy Names provides a unique learning environment to the region.
Make time for a Musical FunFest at The Music Studio
Event showcases programs while giving kids an exciting outlet over winter break
You want your kids to do something enriching over the February break; they want to do something fun. The Music Studio has the perfect compromise: A Musical FunFest.
Estate planning fundamentals: Preserving wealth not just for the rich
Spotlight on Finance
Think you’re not wealthy enough for an estate? Think again. Even a child with a savings account has an estate. Think you’re estate isn’t big enough to warrant an estate plan? Consider this: where do you want your possessions to go when you pass away? Do you want to provide for your family after your death? Leave a philanthropic legacy? Reduce taxes? Ease the transition of your business?
Year-end tax planning…a conundrum of sorts
Spotlight on Finance
With the election behind us and the close of 2012 approaching, a new reality is coming up the walk and knocking at the door—the 2011 Budget Control Act. Set to go into effect January 1, 2013, the 2011 Budget Control Act brings with it mandated cuts in spending—$1.2 trillion to be split among defense and nondefense spending—and higher taxes. If you’ve heard politicians and the media reference the term “Fiscal Cliff,” this is it.
A strategy for greater asset protection, tax savings and privacy
Spotlight on Finance
This article discusses why developing an estate plan is important for anyone who has assets as well as some things people need to consider when creating a strategy to protect and transfer their wealth. It also provides readers with nine reasons why they should have an estate plan.
Investment management: A review now can spare you a resolution later
Spotlight on Finance
This is the time of year for the “here-and-now” mindset. Work is busy. Holiday planning and plans are all-consuming. Our kids and school functions have most of us running around like crazy. So what do we do? The majority of us put our brains on auto pilot. We do the best we can to stay on course. That new diet, exercise program, financial plan you’ve been meaning to get to . . .
Nine tips for recovering from a financial setback
Spotlight on Finance
Murphy’s Law states: “If something wrong can go wrong, it will go wrong, and at the worst possible time.” If you’re currently experiencing a financial setback, chances are you’re shaking your head in agreement. However, here’s another law of probability that provides levity. It comes from the pages of quantum mechanics, and it states: “if it can happen, it will happen,” and while it doesn’t rule out the financial setbacks most of us inevitably go through, it at least accounts for the possibility and high probability of financial recovery.
Financial planning for women: Still more room for growth
Spotlight on Finance
While it is true that women are gaining more financial knowledge than ever before and are using it to build a better future for themselves, the statistics show there is still room for more improvement.
A message from Scott’s Hallmark: We help you express yourself
This summer we will be opening a store in East Greenbush next to our Hallmark store called Effie & Isabel’s Giftique.
The time is now for music education
Young children will benefit from musical involvement
According to Noel Liberty, founder and director of The Music Studio, children are ready to embark on a musical education far earlier than people realize.
It’s never too late to say ‘bonjour’
There are lots of benefits to learning a second (or third, or fourth) language. But where does one start?
Learn how lasers can help pain
Malta doctor to demonstrate new technology
A laser that can help treat pain sounds like something off the set of “Star Trek,” but you don’t have to travel light years to find it.
Accounting for success
QuickBooks advisor offers training with no string attached
QuickBooks is an impressive accounting tool for businesses, but only if you know how to use it properly.
Stasior & Stasior: Quality eye care, new location
Comprehensive vision care remains the hallmark of longtime practice
When it comes to vision care, the doctors at Stasior & Stasior believe prevention is the best medicine.
