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Corinne Fitzgerald
1 month ago
Why aren’t there more homes for sale? | Corinne Fitzgerald

Why Aren’t There More Homes for Sale? The Question Everyone Is Asking If you’ve […]

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Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
1 month ago
New Ways to Protect Your Assets from Long-Term Care Costs | Financial Fitness

Long-term care expenses can quickly erode even a carefully built retirement plan. In this episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Frances Rahaim, Ph.D., and co-host Jess Tyler explore alternatives to traditional long-term care insurance and discuss strategies that may help protect retirement assets while preserving financial flexibility for families.

Automotive Sales and Leasing Expert
1 month ago
What are 6 great ways to save money on summer road trips?

Modern professionals are working more and taking fewer days off each year. More than […]

Audiology and Hearing Expert
1 month ago
Ask The Expert: What are the best ways to protect hearing over the long haul? Alber Hearing Services Greenfield MA

Hearing is easily taken for granted. Many people do not experience hearing loss as […]

Franklin County Market Update for April 2026 summarizing single-family homes and condominiums with sales and price data for the area.
Corinne Fitzgerald
2 months ago
Franklin County Market Update–April 2026 | Local Expert Corinne Fitzgerald

Franklin County Market Remains Active This Spring The Franklin County real estate market continued […]

Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
2 months ago
Why Most Budgets Fail — And the Simple Shift That Makes Them Work | Financial Fitness

Most people don’t quit budgeting because they’re undisciplined. They quit because the budget wasn’t built for real life. In this on-air interview, Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. (The Money Doctor) explains why rigid budgets so often fail — and what works better instead.

This conversation covers:
• Why traditional budgets break down under real-life pressure
• The difference between tracking reality and planning on hope
• How flexibility changes behavior and restores control The goal isn’t restriction. It’s control — without guilt, shame, or burnout.

If you’ve ever said, “I’ve tried budgeting and it never works,” this interview will help you understand why — and what to do differently.

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Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
2 months ago
Redefining Prosperity: Women, Mindset, and Money–Why Financial Success Doesn’t Always Feel Like Enough | Financial Fitness

Dr. Frances Rahaim sits down with entrepreneur and financial wellness coach Ruchi Pinniger for an honest conversation about money mindset, hidden financial stress, entrepreneurship, and why true prosperity goes far beyond income or appearances.

Blue promotional banner on the Massachusetts State House reads 'REALTOR ADVOCACY IN ACTION' for MAR Realtor Day, May 2026, Beacon Hill.
Corinne Fitzgerald
2 months ago
REALTORS® Advocating for Housing, Homeowners & Stronger Communities | Corinne Fitzgerald

Corinne recently joined realtors from across the state on Beacon Hill to meet with legislators to talk about the critical issues surround housing in the Bay State,

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Financial Expert
2 months ago
Credit scores–the reality you should know | Local Expert Franklin First Federal Credit Union

Credit Scores.

It’s perhaps the most asked for topic we get in the Financial Coaching space.

Well, not asked for. People think they know all about it, until we start to talk about how it works. Then folks get really interested.

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Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
3 months ago
Financial Fluency: Why Understanding Money Language Changes Everything | Financial Fitness

Understanding financial terms isn’t about sounding smart—it’s about gaining confidence, clarity, and control. In this kickoff episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, simple explanations break down the jargon so you can feel empowered, not overwhelmed.