6 Black Swans Easy to See

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Some have called this the Waiting for Godot Recession. Waiting for Godot was a play that came out in the early 1950’s.  It was voted the most significant English-language play of the 20th century. 1) The two main characters banter… Continue Reading: 6 Black Swans Easy to See

Options to Reduce Taxes on Your Savings Interest

Local Manchester, CT FA Thomas Scanlon quoted by CNBC.com on Thursday, May 16, 2024. KEY POINTS Many Americans are earning more on cash after interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve — and that income can trigger a surprise at tax time. “So many people were shocked by their cash interest earned” and taxes owed, said Boston-based certified financial… Continue Reading: Options to Reduce Taxes on Your Savings Interest

6 Easy Ways to Navigate a Recession

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA. Everyone ‘knows’ and is constantly talking about the next Recession, if we are not already in it already. What is a Recession? The textbook definition of a Recession is when the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracts for two straight quarters.… Continue Reading: 6 Easy Ways to Navigate a Recession

Mad Max Was Wrong

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Mad Max 2 known as The Road Warrior was a 1981 movie that was the second installment of the Mad Max film series. The star and hero of the movie was Mel Gibson (remember him?) who played “Mad” Max. The… Continue Reading: Mad Max Was Wrong

Diet and Exercise

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA That’s what my doctor tells me after my annual physical exam – every single time.  When I press her on this, she gives me a deeper insight like “portion control.”  Wow…really? Who knew? It sounds so simple, but is this… Continue Reading: Diet and Exercise

Winter Is Coming

This article on savings during retirement is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Winter is coming up on the calendar, just like it does every year.  The squirrels will be gathering their nuts and the Snow Birds will be heading south.  In New England, some winters are harsher than… Continue Reading: Winter Is Coming

Average Joe’s

This article on savings during retirement is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA The movie Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story came out in 2004.  It’s a story about gym owner Peter Lafleur (Vince Vaughn) trying to save his gym.  The gym is very behind on its bank loan and… Continue Reading: Average Joe’s

The Last Bidding War for Homes

Has the residential real estate market been on fire or what? Wow! Everyone has a great story (sellers) or a nightmare (buyers). Keep in mind, real estate is hyper local. The amounts paid over the asking price continue to escalate.  Some sellers now are not allowing a mortgage contingency for an appraisal.  This contingency means… Continue Reading: The Last Bidding War for Homes