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I started practicing yoga more than ten years ago and I can honestly say that it has changed my life for the better. It helped me deal with grief, launch my financial planning business, focus on what matters most, and has simply given me more energy in my every-day life.  

Today yoga is becoming more and more popular around the world. From Silicon Valley offices to tiny villages in Africa, people everywhere are learning about the benefits of blending mindfulness and physical activity.

Whether you complete your own tax returns or hire an accountant, filing your taxes may not be one of your favorite activities. But filing your taxes does present a good opportunity to get your financial house in order. So, as you sit down to gather and organize your records this year, keep the following tips in mind.

Uncertainty is not a new concept within the life sciences sector. Based on recent industry and market news, it is apparent that 2017 will not prove to be any different. While uncertainty can be disconcerting, especially when it comes to your career and your finances, it’s important to maintain perspective. If there is one constant within the financial markets, it is uncertainty.

So how do you make long-term financial decisions when there is no clear outlook for the sector in which you work? How do you stay focused when that stock option you earmarked to pay for an upcoming purchase may not be worth as much as you had expected?

With the holiday season shifting into full swing, finding the time to focus on your finances can be a challenge for many people. However, as the clock winds down on 2016, there are several important steps you may want to consider to help minimize this year’s tax bill. Scroll down for more details on actions you may want to take before year-end.  

Fall means open enrollment season—an opportunity to adjust your benefits elections prior to the start of the New Year. Yet surveys often reveal that many employees are not fully aware of all their employer-provided benefits and don’t take full advantage of them.

To ensure you are not missing out on valuable benefits, be sure to participate in your employer’s open enrollment period this year. This is your opportunity to sign up for benefits or adjust your current plans and coverage amounts. Here are a few important benefits to consider.

Before the busy holiday season arrives, I recommend taking some time to reexamine your finances. Here are five steps you can take to improve your financial picture before year-end.

In the past year, the demand for new talent within the life sciences sector has substantially increased due to industry advancements and various state-sponsored programs aimed at building and retaining the life sciences sector in Massachusetts. In this ever-changing environment top professionals are finding tremendous opportunities for career growth. Changing positions is commonplace within the industry and these changes can be made for personal growth, increased compensation or simply because the opportunity is too good to pass up.  

Amidst change, it is essential to keep your personal and financial aspirations top of mind.  There’s more to a compensation package than just a base salary.

Here are three key tips to consider during your transition to help you avoid a financial pitfall.