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The Retired Investor: Return of the 60/40 PortfolioBy Bill Schmick,
03:27PM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
Most people think of stocks when financial markets are mentioned. That is where the action is and where the big money is made. That may be so, but investors should not ignore the promise of the bond market. In my graduate school days, a required subject was Modern Portfolio Theory. Its author, Harry Markowitz, who, back in the '50s, proposed that the optimal portfolio for most risk-adjusted investors was 60 percent U.S. stocks and 40 percent U.S. Treasury bonds. The idea was that these two asset classes were negatively correlated, meaning that if stocks went down, bond prices would increase and vice versa. Over time, this diversification would produce better returns than putting 0 Comments
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Greylock Federal Helps New Americans Attain ITIN| 03:12PM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. Immigrants who do not have a social security number are required to have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to actively participate in the U.S. financial system and apply for loans, such as credit cards, auto loans and mortgages, as well as to pay their taxes. While some agencies or organizations may charge hundreds of dollars to help an immigrant apply for an ITIN, the service is free of charge at Greylock. "At Greylock, we know that our new Americans comprise one of our fastest growing member sectors. It's absolutely vital that we provide them with safe and affordable financial services to support their goals for both the present 0 Comments
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Pittsfield UNICO Awards 2024 Scholarships| 01:40PM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Chapter of UNICO National held its scholarship awards ceremony on July 23 at the Italian American Club. Since 1987 UNCO has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to students from Berkshire County high schools. The UNICO Scholarship Committee, chaired by Julia Salatino, awarded $19,000 in scholarships this year to local high school graduates who are continuing their postsecondary education. Scholarship Recipients Alexandra Bills of Wahconah Regional High School received the the Gloria Powers Scholarship. The daughter of Mark and Teresa Bills, she will be attending the University of Massachusetts at Amherst's 0 Comments
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Fall Semester at BCC Begins Sept. 3| 08:12AM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The fall semester at Berkshire Community College (BCC) begins Tuesday, Sept. 3. Applications are being accepted now. Learning options at BCC include in-person, online and hybrid classes. Prospective students may view an admission checklist and apply, browse a course catalogue, file a financial aid form or schedule a tour by visiting www.berkshirecc.edu/fall or by walking in without an appointment to the One Stop Enrollment Center. There, applications are processed for instant acceptance to the College. Advisors are on hand to answer questions and to assist with financial aid. For more information, call (413) 499-4660 or 0 Comments
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Post 68 Juniors Earn Berth in State TournamentBy Leland Barnes, iBerkshires.com Sports
10:04PM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD , Mass. — An electric fourth inning from Jason Codey, Gavin O’Donnell, and Connor Devine Thursday gave the Pittsfield Post 68 Juniors a 10-0, mercy rule win over Wilbraham and a berth in the state championship tournament. Pittsfield's offense made a statement against Wilbraham with consecutive innings of extra base hits. The momentum was not on Wilbraham’s side, not being able to record many base runners until late in the game. Jason Codey was on his 'A' game, recording two extra base hits accounting for four of his team's pitching strikeouts. Matt Egan also shared time on the bump splitting the game. “We did 0 Comments
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Dalton CRA Electric Vehicle Chargers Installed; Waiting to be EnergizedBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
04:06PM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — Electric vehicle users will soon have another charging option at the Community Recreation Association. The hardware for the level 2 station was installed earlier this month but has not yet been connected. Eversource will be inspecting the station this week, and once that is complete, the chargers should be energized within three to four weeks, Eversource spokesperson Priscilla Ress said. The Green Committee has been working to install two level-two charging stations but ran into delays due to paperwork requirements for the state Department of Environmental Protection, Committee member Antonio Pagliarulo said in a previous 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug 2 - 5| 01:19PM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's street improvement work continues with the following schedule in place for August 2-5: August 2: Milling of Harding Street and Kensington Avenue August 5: Paving of Harding Street and Kensington Avenue and the removal of concrete on Dwight Street On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Use caution when traveling on these roads. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions. 0 Comments
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District Attorney's Office Reports a Rise in Senior Citizen Scams| 10:34AM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire District Attorney's Office is alerting residents to an overall increase in scams targeting senior citizens. On Oct. 3, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney's Office, will hold two informational sessions on senior fraud. One event will take place in North Adams (location TBD) and the other will occur at the Lenox Community Center. More information on these events to come. According to a press release, the most recent scam to occur is the Grandparent Scam. AARP defines a Grandparent scam, "The Grandparent Scam typically starts with a call from someone claiming to be your 0 Comments
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BCC Names Spring Dean's List Students | 08:00AM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced it has named 391 students to the spring 2024 dean's list. To be eligible for the dean's list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.750 to 4.000 to earn high honors, while students with a GPA of 3.250 to 3.749 earn an honors designation. All dean's list students must be matriculated in a certificate or degree program; complete a minimum of six traditionally graded credit hours, and achieve grades of C or higher in all classes during a semester of one academic year. The following 190 students qualified for high honors: Connecticut East Canaan: Benyamin 0 Comments
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Pom Pom Gnome Making Workshop| 08:00AM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church closes its "Summer Camp Crafts" series in The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church. On Aug. 6, from 5:15 to 6:30 PM, local craft enthusiast Barb Landry will guide attendees through the creation of Pom Pom Gnome making. This workshop is free and open to all ages. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield's Sibaritas Restaurant Moving DowntownBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:25AM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After three years in business on East Street, Sibaritas is moving downtown.
On Monday, the Licensing Board approved a new annual downtown all-alcohol restaurant license for the eatery's new location in the former Trattoria Rustica at 27 McKay St.
"I couldn't be happier for you," board member Jon Lifergren said. "I think it's a win-win move and I'm really excited about it."
Other board members agreed and Chair Thomas Campoli coined the East Street operation as a "wild success."
Megan and Ronald Gomez opened the Italian restaurant with a Chilean flare in 2021 in the former Elizabeth's Restaurant at 1264 East
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Subcommittee Mulls Pittsfield Schools' Cell Phone Policy By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:09AM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A school official drifted into a "chicken or the egg?" direction regarding the negative implications of cell phones during a policy meeting. "I understand where the cell phone mental health issue is coming from and I do think a lot of it is social media driven," said School Committee member William Garrity, who is two years out of high school.
"As a person who now uses social media, it's just awful and I think that's where a lot of it comes from but I also know I have friends with mental health issues who don't really use social media and so I had this thought, nowadays, more mental health problems are more
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