“I Love Paying Taxes.” Said No One, Ever!

With April 15th right around the corner, well its Tax Day. Time to settle with Uncle Sam. If you have state income taxes, you will also have to settle with Cousin Sam. A Brief History of Income Taxes The first modern day income tax in the United States was in 1913 with the passage of… Continue Reading: “I Love Paying Taxes.” Said No One, Ever!

5 Easy Reasons to Fund a 529 College Savings Plan

1) College is Expensive Financing a college education today can be a big challenge.  Having written some checks for college I find it handy to have a cold six pack close by. According to the College Board, the average tuition and fees at a private, nonprofit, four year school for 2023-2024 was $41,540.  Either way,… Continue Reading: 5 Easy Reasons to Fund a 529 College Savings Plan

4 Things Every Investor Can Control

Investors can easily get distracted these days.  Hop in the car on the way to work, turn on the radio and get updates on the stock market futures. Check your online portfolio at work during your lunch break.  Perhaps you even check it several times a day when you should be working. Stop off after… Continue Reading: 4 Things Every Investor Can Control

4 Easy Steps to Stay Retired

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

“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”

I Did the Math

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA My son went surfing several times off the Narragansett Beach on the Rhode Island Shore this year.  He went with a couple of his buddies for the day. They would rent surfboards and then go out all day. Recently he told… Continue Reading: I Did the Math