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Ryan Eichler holds a B.S.B.A with a concentration in Finance from Boston University. He has held positions in, and has deep experience with, expense auditing, personal finance, real estate, as well as ...

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December 26, 2025 • Most stories keep going even after we set down our microphones and the music fades up. That's why, at the end of each year, we look back and we take stock.