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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.”

No Mulligan for Retirement – Easy Ways to Get It Right the First Time

In golf the low score wins. The player with the least strokes per round is the winner. If you hit a bad shot into the woods or the water hazards (ponds and streams) you can get a mulligan. You can have a second shot and not have a penalty. However, according to the rules of… Continue Reading: No Mulligan for Retirement – Easy Ways to Get It Right the First Time

Make Your Checks Payable to the Smith Family Education Fund…

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  Really? It’s difficult enough when someone passes away.  It’s even more difficult when someone passes away with minor children.  It’s unbelievable when someone with minor children passes away and has not appropriately planned for the funding of their education.   It’s one thing if you are not insurable.   I get that.  If you are in… Continue Reading: Make Your Checks Payable to the Smith Family Education Fund…

Why Defense First Wins Your Financial Planning Game

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This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA “Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships.” Paul “Bear” Bryant – Former Head Football Coach University of Alabama and six-time National Champions. Defense wins championships. It appears the “Bear” knew what he was talking about with six National Championships. It’s the… Continue Reading: Why Defense First Wins Your Financial Planning Game

You Only Get a Mulligan in Golf

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA In golf the low scores wins. The player with the least strokes per round is the winner. If you hit a bad shot into the woods or the water hazards (ponds) you can get what is called a Mulligan. You… Continue Reading: You Only Get a Mulligan in Golf

3 Things In Life You Only Want the Best Of

This article, last updated in December 2023, is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA.

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1) Seat Belts – Pretty Obvious

 2) Parachutes – Any Questions?

 3) Financial Advice

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