7 Habits of Highly Effective People That Want to Retire

This article, last updated in December 2023, is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA.

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1) Start Early

Do you want to increase your chances of retiring at a reasonable age? Start early. As The Rolling Stones said, “Time Is On My Side.” Well said.  Don’t kick yourself for not starting earlier. You can’t turn the clock back. Just begin where you are now.

2) Live Beneath Your Means

This goes without saying. Which is why it needs to be said. To get to your retirement, you’re going to need to have some assets and income.  Don’t fall into the trap of trying to keep up with the Joneses. Live beneath your means and get to the retirement finish line long before the Joneses.Continue Reading: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People That Want to Retire

CNBC Quotes Tom About Maximizing Your Tax Bracket

Local Raymond James Financial Advisor Thomas F. Scanlon, CFP, CPA of Manchester, CT quoted by CNBC.com on November 25, 2022. 3 lesser-known ways to trim your 2022 tax bill or boost your refund before year-end PUBLISHED FRI, NOV 25 202212:19 PM EST BY KATE DORE FOR CNBC After nearly a year of high inflation, rising… Continue Reading: CNBC Quotes Tom About Maximizing Your Tax Bracket

The Difference Between a Roth IRA and an IRA

This article on savings during retirement is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA The Roth IRA and an IRA both offer different tax advantaged ways to save for retirement. If you are serious about your retirement plan take these 5 Easy Steps to Retirement. Roth IRA In 2021, investors… Continue Reading: The Difference Between a Roth IRA and an IRA

4 Easy Steps to Retirement

This retirement article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA. Ah, retirement, it appears to be on a lot of folks minds.  No wonder.  There are 10,000 people A DAY turning 65 in the U.S. Repeat, A DAY. 1) That’s a ton of people finally putting out and heading… Continue Reading: 4 Easy Steps to Retirement