The Scanlon Report

“It’s Not About the Money”

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Don’t you just love it when a Major League athlete signs a huge contract with a new team and says, “It’s not about the money.” Bull Just to be clear: It’s always about the money! Don’t get me wrong I… Continue Reading: “It’s Not About the Money”

3 Ways My Daughter Financially Contributed to her College Education

This article on savings during retirement is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA My daughter attended the University of New Hampshire.  Here are 3 ways she contributed to her college education. 1) Stafford Loans She has taken out Stafford Loans.  She was able to borrow $5,500 her freshmen year… Continue Reading: 3 Ways My Daughter Financially Contributed to her College Education

Mad Max Was Wrong

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Mad Max 2 known as The Road Warrior was a 1981 movie that was the second installment of the Mad Max film series. The star and hero of the movie was Mel Gibson (remember him?) who played “Mad” Max. The… Continue Reading: Mad Max Was Wrong

5 Easy Ways to Plan for the Certainty of Your Financial Uncertainty

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Expect the Unexpected Expect the unexpected. When the unexpected happens, there is no do-over. There is no reset button to push. Remember, You Only Get a Mulligan in Golf. You knew that already. So why am I telling you this?… Continue Reading: 5 Easy Ways to Plan for the Certainty of Your Financial Uncertainty

“A Bear, A Bear, A Bear!”

This article, last updated in January 2024, is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA. Years ago we went for a bike ride on Christmas Day on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Farmington, Connecticut. It really is quite a nice trail.  We have never been on a bike ride… Continue Reading: “A Bear, A Bear, A Bear!”

Carrying Holiday Debt May Be Troubling These Days.

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.

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

Make Your Checks Payable to the Smith Family Education Fund…

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  Really? It’s difficult enough when someone passes away.  It’s even more difficult when someone passes away with minor children.  It’s unbelievable when someone with minor children passes away and has not appropriately planned for the funding of their education.   It’s one thing if you are not insurable.   I get that.  If you are in… Continue Reading: Make Your Checks Payable to the Smith Family Education Fund…