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Things are More Expensive When You Pay For Them Yourself

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA We never gave our children an allowance when they were growing up.  I had an allowance when I was a kid.  Unfortunately for me my dad tied what I could get for an allowance to my grades.  He would say,… Continue Reading: Things are More Expensive When You Pay For Them Yourself

The Roaring Twenties 2.0

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Happy belated New Year. I hope that News Year’s Day was not too rough for you. The firework display at Bushnell Park in Hartford, CT were awesome!  The last Roaring Twenties was, well, the 1920s; a mere century ago. The times… Continue Reading: The Roaring Twenties 2.0

The Difference Between a Roth IRA Contribution and a Roth Conversion

Roth IRA   The Roth IRA (“Roth”) is an excellent tool to help provide for retirement funding.  Here are 3 Proven Reasons You Need a Roth IRA. The Roth is a younger investor’s best vehicle to use.  Unlike the IRA, the Roth is not income tax deductible.  This means contributions to a Roth are made… Continue Reading: The Difference Between a Roth IRA Contribution and a Roth Conversion

3 Reasons Affluent Connecticut Residents Should Consider a Roth Conversion

  Affluent folks in Connecticut should consider doing a Roth Conversion.  What is a Roth Conversion? This is when a distribution is made from an IRA, taxed and then converted into a Roth IRA. Here are Five Reasons the Affluent Should Do a Roth Conversion. 1) Reduce Your Taxable Estate   When you do a… Continue Reading: 3 Reasons Affluent Connecticut Residents Should Consider a Roth Conversion

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