Investments

’Where are you at and where do you want to go?’ By Victoria Wallack Headquartered in Augusta, Women, Work and Community has sites in Bangor, Bath-Brunswick, Belfast, Calais, Ellsworth, Farmington, Houlton, Katahdin region, Lewiston-...  Read More
by Scott Whytock Q: As a young woman entering the workforce out of college, when should I begin contributing to a retirement plan? A: The best place to start is to take a close look at your personal cash flow. Putting money away for retirement is a...  Read More
By Scott Whytock Each issue, this column will answer a frequently asked question regarding money and financial matters. Whytock, a Certified Financial Planner TM, is the director of advisory services at Portland-based Aurora Financial Group, a...  Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME) August 2008
Each issue, this column will answer a frequently asked question regarding money and financial matters. Whytock is a Certified Financial Planner. He is the director of advisory services at Portland-based Aurora Financial Group, a Registered...  Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME) April 2008
Each issue, this column will answer a frequently asked question regarding money and financial matters. Whytock, a Certified Financial Planner â„¢, is the director of advisory services at Portland-based Aurora Financial Group, a Registered Investment...  Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME) January 2008
Q: As a young woman entering the workforce out of college, when should I begin contributing to a retirement plan? A: The best place to start is to take a close look at your personal cash flow. Putting money away for retirement is a clear necessity,...  Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME) January 2008
Marketing strategist. Community arts promoter. Art museum manager. These are just some of the titles Jean Maginnis of South Portland has held over the years in a career that has spanned both business and the arts. Now Maginnis who directs the Maine...  Read More
Stop sabotaging yourself with excuses  By Elisabeth Miller   It keeps some people up at night. It’s the ultimate motivation for others. And it’s necessary for us all. Money makes the world go ’round, and for women of all...  Read More
By Amy BraseIf there’s one thing that Rochester women do especially well, it’s collectively helping others and having a splendid time while doing it. On June 16, the Kahler Grand Hotel will be buzzing with hundreds of women as they share ...By Amy Brase If there’s one thing that Rochester women do especially well, it’s collectively helping others and having a splendid time while doing it. On June 16, the Kahler Grand Hotel will be buzzing with hundreds of women as they...  Read More
The second anniversary of the state’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Program helps to shed light on the importance of early education in Florida. As the school year begins, The Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County joins coalitions around ...The second anniversary of the state’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Program helps to shed light on the importance of early education in Florida.   As the school year begins, The Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County joins coalitions...  Read More
Vive Magazine (FL) Febuary/March 2007
A couple’s guide to merging money styles and building a rich life together   By Bambi Holzer   Adapted from Financial Bliss: A Couple’s Guide to Merging Money Styles and Building a Rich Life Together. Copyright © 2007 Bambi ...A couple’s guide to merging money styles and building a rich life together   By Bambi Holzer   Adapted from Financial Bliss: A Couple’s Guide to Merging Money Styles and Building a Rich Life Together. Copyright © 2007...  Read More
RCTC program exposes students to retail merchandising and interior decorating careers By Amy Hahn In the movie “The Devil Wears Prada,” there’s a scene where Meryl Streep’s character, the editor-in-chief of a fictional fashio ...RCTC program exposes students to retail merchandising and interior decorating careers By Amy Hahn In the movie “The Devil Wears Prada,” there’s a scene where Meryl Streep’s character, the editor-in-chief of a fictional...  Read More
Vive Magazine (FL) January 2007
By Anne Alexander With women comprising 43 percent of Americans having $500,000 or more in assets and controlling 48 percent of all estates of over $5 million, managing the financial needs of the high net worth woman can be highly complex. And with w ...By Anne Alexander With women comprising 43 percent of Americans having $500,000 or more in assets and controlling 48 percent of all estates of over $5 million, managing the financial needs of the high net worth woman can be highly complex. And with...  Read More
Vive Magazine (FL) Sept/Oct 2007
Collectors and philanthropists alike are “sold” on the IKF Latin American Art Auction For one night, the beauty of art and the beauty of giving become one uniform cause at the IKF Latin American Art Auction 2007. The signature fund raisi ...Collectors and philanthropists alike are “sold” on the IKF Latin American Art Auction For one night, the beauty of art and the beauty of giving become one uniform cause at the IKF Latin American Art Auction 2007. The signature fund...  Read More
Osceola Woman Newspaper (FL) May/June 2009
Florida 4-H has existed for 100 years. 4-H began to bring “hands-on” education to rural youth and is now a premiere youth development organization, teaching leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H started in 1909 with corn clubs for ...Florida 4-H has existed for 100 years. 4-H began to bring “hands-on” education to rural youth and is now a premiere youth development organization, teaching leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H started in 1909 with corn clubs...  Read More
Springs East Montessori Reaches Milestone and Announces New PrincipalFor more than 40 years, Ann Griesdorn has studied children, educational methods and even childhood psychology as part of running a local Montessori school. This year, the school tha ...Springs East Montessori Reaches Milestone and Announces New Principal For more than 40 years, Ann Griesdorn has studied children, educational methods and even childhood psychology as part of running a local Montessori school. This year, the school...  Read More
The second anniversary of the state’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Program helps to shed light on the importance of early education in Florida.   As the school year begins, The Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County joins coalitions...  Read More
When we think of estate planning, we often have in mind the image of an older well-dressed couple situated amidst the trappings of accumulated wealth. Images of winged back chairs in front of the fire or the stately columns supporting the front...  Read More
Vive Magazine (FL) Sept/Oct 2007
Collectors and philanthropists alike are “sold” on the IKF Latin American Art Auction For one night, the beauty of art and the beauty of giving become one uniform cause at the IKF Latin American Art Auction 2007. The signature fund...  Read More
Vive Magazine (FL) Febuary/March 2007
A couple’s guide to merging money styles and building a rich life together   By Bambi Holzer   Adapted from Financial Bliss: A Couple’s Guide to Merging Money Styles and Building a Rich Life Together. Copyright © 2007...  Read More
Vive Magazine (FL) January 2007
By Anne Alexander With women comprising 43 percent of Americans having $500,000 or more in assets and controlling 48 percent of all estates of over $5 million, managing the financial needs of the high net worth woman can be highly complex. And with...  Read More
Vive Magazine (FL) November/December 2007
By Doug Charney Retirement planning is an important issue for everyone. Unfortunately, most people aren’t as prepared as they should be. According to Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) in Washington, DC, 45 percent of all American...  Read More
Transitions News Magazine (SC) July 2007
Hurricane protection for the home has come a long way in the past few years. The primary jumpstart to the development of protection products and building codes was the devastation caused by Hurricane Andrew to south Florida in 1992. The major...  Read More
Tough realities require rethinking retirement By Scott Whytock Each issue, this column will answer a frequently asked question regarding money and financial matters. Whytock is a Certified Financial Planner_®. He is the director of advisory...  Read More