Here are 3 simple reasons to avoid private equity in your 401(k). Private equity is all the rage now. I should clarify that. It is all the rage about having private equity offered to all the Average Joe’s through their 401(k) plans at work. Wait, what? Yes, it is possible you may be given the… Continue Reading: 3 Simple Reasons to Avoid Private Equity in Your 401(k)
We were recently visiting friends down south. They live in a beautiful community that has a Homeowners Association (HOA). Their neighbor had something odd in their yard, a batting cage. Our friends called the manager that runs the HOA to inquire about this. All they were doing was inquiring. The manager indicated that, as they… Continue Reading: Why Getting Old is the New Normal
Here are Practical Reasons for Partial, Annual Roth IRA Conversions. We have already highlighted to you IRA versus Roth IRA. What You Need to Know. Now we want to discuss why some investors should consider partial, annual Roth IRA conversions. A Roth Conversion A Roth conversion is when funds are distributed from a Traditional Individual… Continue Reading: Practical Reasons for a Partial, Annual Roth IRA Conversions
Following the herd can lead to risky outcomes, don’t chase the latest investment fad. Many investors fall victim to the herd mentality, especially when chasing the latest investment fad. Following the crowd can lead to poor investment decisions and unnecessary risk. Everyone knows they should not drive through the rear-view mirror when investing. It was… Continue Reading: Why You Shouldn’t Chase the Latest Investment Fad
Kate Dore, CFP of CNBC.com quotes local Manchester, CT CFP Thomas Scanlon on Thursday, May 13, 2024. KEY POINTS As home values climb, more Americans owe capital gains taxes when selling property. But knowing how to calculate your home’s profit could reduce your bill, experts say. Most Americans do not owe taxes for selling a primary residence because of a… Continue Reading: Your Home Sale Could Trigger Capital Gains Taxes
This article is original content written by local Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA You have reached the holy grail (for some) and retired. Congratulations! You are in the Land of No Alarm Clocks. Now you can do (almost) whatever you want to do. You’ve worked your whole life to get here. Now… Continue Reading: 4 Easy Steps to Stay Retired
Local Raymond James Financial Advisor Thomas F. Scanlon, CFP®, CPA of Manchester, CT quoted by CNBC.com on December 28, 2022. Published Wed. December 28, 2022 by Lorie Konish for CNBC 5 tips to help you knock down those balances. High inflation and rising interest rates mean holiday shoppers who turned to credit cards and other methods of borrowing… Continue Reading: Carrying Holiday Debt May Be Troubling These Days.