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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…

Estate Planning Lessons Learned From My Mom’s Estate

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA My mother passed away at age 84.  While her estate was fairly modest, here is some estate planning lessons we learned about her estate. Give While You Are Alive My mom’s estate was modest.  She had a house, a car… Continue Reading: Estate Planning Lessons Learned From My Mom’s Estate

Why Defense First Wins Your Financial Planning Game

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This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA “Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships.” Paul “Bear” Bryant – Former Head Football Coach University of Alabama and six-time National Champions. Defense wins championships. It appears the “Bear” knew what he was talking about with six National Championships. It’s the… Continue Reading: Why Defense First Wins Your Financial Planning Game

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

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