Here is what you need to know to understand the math of the stock market now. Price Earnings Ratio One ratio that all Average Joe’s should be familiar with is the Price Earnings (P/E) Ratio. It is one of the more common measurements of valuation. This ratio takes the price of a stock and divides… Continue Reading: What You Need to Know to Understand the Math of the Stock Market Now
7 Easy Things Learned from the Roaring Twenties 2.0. All the way back in January 2020 we wrote about The Roaring Twenties 2.0. Looking back, what have been the biggest changes since then? The Pandemic No question. In fact, it might be easier to describe what the Pandemic has not changed rather than to list… Continue Reading: 7 Easy Things Learned from The Roaring Twenties 2.0
Diet and exercise, that’s what my doctor tells me after my annual physical exam: Every. Single. Time. When I press her on this, she offers a deeper insight – something like “portion control.” Seriously? Who would have thought? It sounds incredibly straightforward. But is it really that easy to put into practice? It may be… Continue Reading: Everyone Knows You Need to Diet and Exercise
Why you need to Trust and Verify is a slight variation to what former President Ronald Reagan said, “Trust BUT verify.” This was, of course, during the Cold War. The BUT that he mentions was directed at the Soviet Union, now known as Russia. It is hard to fathom any communications that has the words… Continue Reading: Why You Need to Trust AND Verify Online Financial Advice
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
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
Roth Conversion makes a great wealth transfer tool Continue Reading: Scanlon Quoted in Barrons.com
Cutting down your budget doesn’t need to be painful Continue Reading: Scanlon Quoted by MarketWatch about Cutting Down Your Budget