Maura Griffin was interviewed by Consuelo Mack on her program Wealthtrack, which aired on PBS stations nationwide in June. She spoke about the unique difficulties women face in achieving long-term financial security. She helps explain what every woman needs to know to build a financial plan to last a lifetime. Many of Ms. Griffin’s clients are women, including widows, women adjusting…
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Manhattan Planner in the Dark After Hurricane Sandy
Financial Planning magazine called on Blue Spark Capital’s Maura Griffin during the early days of Hurricane Sandy to see how her practice was faring in the dark at the office and at home in the article “After Hurricane Sandy, Trapped Manhattan Planner Hunts for Power“
Spring 2014 Wine & Finance: Spring Cleaning
Our theme for this quarter’s Wine & Finance party is Spring Cleaning, featuring entrepreneurs Randi Zinn, founder of the community Beyond Moms and Smith Banfield, a professional organizer and stylist and founder of Clear Space. Smith says she is very visual by nature and enjoys the challenge of turning a disorganized office or home and making it beautiful. “I not only make it more…
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Matthew Carey on How Big Tax Changes Will Affect You
Blue Spark’s Matt Carey was interviewed by Bankrate on what to expect in 2015 regarding taxes. He says this year’s tax changes rank among the most significant in recent memory. This year, high-earning Americans will pay the highest rate in nearly two decades and will also hand over more of their pay in Medicare taxes. We saw in 2013 saw the first categorical income tax…
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Winter 2014 Wine & Finance: Exubrancy
This quarter’s theme for our Wine & Finance event is Entrepreneurship: A Case Study. We introduce special guest Liz Wilkes, CEO and founder of Exubrancy, a start-up that helps organizations maximize employee health and happiness. Exubrancy provides programs to businesses that build company culture, including yoga and fitness amenities, massage and self-care, and group activities.Exubrancy’s office meditation sessions, on-site massages,…
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