Financial Planning

Winter Is Coming

This article on savings during retirement is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Winter is coming up on the calendar, just like it does every year.  The squirrels will be gathering their nuts and the Snow Birds will be heading south.  In New England, some winters are harsher than… Continue Reading: Winter Is Coming

6 Easy Ways to Navigate a Recession

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA. Everyone ‘knows’ and is constantly talking about the next Recession, if we are not already in it already. What is a Recession? The textbook definition of a Recession is when the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracts for two straight quarters.… Continue Reading: 6 Easy Ways to Navigate a Recession

7 Reasons Why All Investors Over Age 70 1/2 Should Consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Our observation is that many people are very generous with the donations they make.  It sure helps that there is likely a tax deduction for this, no question.  Many people are accustomed to donating cash, writing a check to the… Continue Reading: 7 Reasons Why All Investors Over Age 70 1/2 Should Consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution

Tom Quoted on CNBC about Tax Consequences of Getting Proof of Home Improvements for Tax Purposes

Local CFP, Local CPA, CFP Thomas F. Scanlon of Manchester, CT quoted by CNBC.com on July 5, 2022. These 5 metros have the most million-dollar homes: If you’re selling, here’s what to know about the tax consequences PUBLISHED TUE, JUL 5 20227:30 AM EDTUPDATED TUE, JUL 5 20227:39 AM EDT Kate Dore, CFP®@KATEDORE KEY POINTS:… Continue Reading: Tom Quoted on CNBC about Tax Consequences of Getting Proof of Home Improvements for Tax Purposes

Tom Quoted on MarketWatch on May 31, 2022 About Saving Money on College Tuition

Local CPA, CFP Thomas F. Scanlon of Manchester, CT quoted by Marketwatch.com on May 31, 2022. This is the most expensive state to be a college student — plus tips from experts on how to save money Published: May 31, 2022 at 5:54 a.m. ET By Zoe Han Finding the best financial and academic fit for… Continue Reading: Tom Quoted on MarketWatch on May 31, 2022 About Saving Money on College Tuition

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

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