Deflation may seem like a good thing to cash-strapped consumers, but it’s a sign that all is not well with the economy. Prices drop when the economy is so weak that consumer demand drops. When prices drop, profits decrease, stock prices drop, and unemployment and bankruptcies increase.

This country currently faces enormous challenges and addressing these challenges calls for extraordinary measures. However, as a result of government actions during the past 10 months, some people believe the freedoms we cherish may be in jeopardy.

Wealth Impact Partners was created to help families, individuals and business owners create a legacy in a personal way.

When it comes to sales and marketing, and helping people enjoy your products or service, remember that all people basically have the same wants, needs and desires - regardless of language, geography and local economy. Yet local markets are unique and what works in one region may not be equally effective in a new market.

We can conclude that market volatility is a fact of life and that even the best financial minds can’t predict what will happen tomorrow. But we can also conclude that the death of "buy and hold" investing has been greatly exaggerated.

Synergy and efficiency aren't about saving money. Creating synergy and efficiency in your team and organization are about establishing the most effective and productive structure for excellence.

The expo, which takes place May 27 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, has added green seminars and panel discussions to its lineup of events.

We use the term "legacy" rather than "inheritance" because it’s much broader and more meaningful. Your legacy is not just about money, it’s about memories.

The best defense against rate hikes is to manage credit responsibly and maintain a good track record for paying bills on time, for those who don’t have a stellar record, there are still a few things to do to keep from paying even more every month.

Employees and managers who have worked hard for little during this time are susceptible to burn out. There is a significant risk of underperformance or even departure once the turn in their business comes, if a more positive motivation doesn’t accompany it.