7 Easy Things Learned from The Roaring Twenties 2.0

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

Everyone Knows You Need to Diet and Exercise

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

Practical Reasons Why “You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat.”

This is one of the all-time classic lines in the movies. Captain Quint, Police Chief Brody and Hooper are out looking for the Great White Shark in the movie Jaws. After the Great White attacks the Orca, Brody turns to Quint and says, “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” What does this have to do… Continue Reading: Practical Reasons Why “You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat.”

5 Easy Reasons for a Pending Economic Slowdown

Here are 5 Easy Reasons for a Pending Economic Slowdown. 1)Trade Wars At the top of the list are the current trade wars. Frankly, it is hard to keep up. So far, President Trump has signed about 260 Executive Orders and counting. In investing, there is a term called Fear of Missing Out. This means… Continue Reading: 5 Easy Reasons for a Pending Economic Slowdown

3 Easy Reasons You Need a Financial Lifeboat Drill

1) It Has Been a Heck of a Run Many Average Joe’s have done well in the markets for an extended period. From the market low in 2009, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500 Index) has averaged over a 14% annual return. Even if you do not use the starting point of the… Continue Reading: 3 Easy Reasons You Need a Financial Lifeboat Drill

May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA The Hunger Games was a bestselling novel that was subsequently made into a movie.  Both were awesome.  The setting is one where the Capital is abundant in riches.  The outlying 12 Districts are all living in poverty.  Every year there… Continue Reading: May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor

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