Malware, short for malicious software, can be a problem for anyone. While it sometimes is only a minor inconvenience with a quick fix, it can also be extremely dangerous, with malware such as “ransomware,” which can cost thousands of dollars if one pays a ransom. It is far easier to prevent malware than it is to remove it once it infects your computer. Below are some helpful tips for mitigating the risk of being infected by or falling victim to malware.

Identifying and removing malware helps ensure that your identity and privacy are protected. At Boston Private, we have compiled a list of tips and best practices from recognized sources to help you navigate a suspected malware attack.

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are charitable gift vehicles, sponsored by public charities that accept tax-deductible donations and invest them in a donor account until the donor requests that grants be made from the account to other IRS qualified charities.

As we move into the final quarter of 2018, the landscape is dotted with both opportunities and challenges, created by a combination of Federal Reserve policy, the Trump Administration, and frankly, time.

With “open enrollment” for Medicare now in full swing (from October 15th through December 7th), it’s time for people already with Medicare benefits to review their coverage and switch plans if they want different options — or more savings.

We took a few minutes with Adam Romanow, founder and president of Castle Island Brewing, to learn what lessons this small business owner has from the world of craft brewing.

Among the more surprising findings of Boston Private’s recent Why of Wealth Report: Even those who appear to “have it all” in terms of financial and business success, still regret not having more family time. In fact, almost half of the people surveyed (47%) cited spending more time with family as the number one thing they would have done differently had they not devoted so much time to accumulating wealth.

With short-term interest rates on the rise – up nearly 35% from one year ago – is it time to find a new place to park your cash that offers a higher rate?

One of the most challenging aspects of evaluating opportunities at this point in the market cycle is the tendency of the market to be rather binary in its assessments.