| The Retired Investor: Return of the 60/40 Portfolio
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 |
 | Greylock Federal Helps New Americans Attain ITIN
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 |
| Pittsfield UNICO Awards 2024 Scholarships
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 |
| Fall Semester at BCC Begins Sept. 3
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 |
 | Post 68 Juniors Earn Berth in State Tournament
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 |
 | Dalton CRA Electric Vehicle Chargers Installed; Waiting to be Energized
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 |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug 2 - 5
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 |
| District Attorney's Office Reports a Rise in Senior Citizen Scams
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 |
| BCC Names Spring Dean's List Students
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 |
 | Pom Pom Gnome Making Workshop
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.
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