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I Did the Math

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA My son went surfing several times off the Narragansett Beach on the Rhode Island Shore this year.  He went with a couple of his buddies for the day. They would rent surfboards and then go out all day. Recently he told… Continue Reading: I Did the Math

7 Reasons Not to Wait Until Thanksgiving to be Grateful

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA You don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving to be grateful.  You can be grateful every day.  It’s your choice.  Life might not be going swimmingly well for you every day.  I get it.  I truly hope you didn’t expect it… Continue Reading: 7 Reasons Not to Wait Until Thanksgiving to be Grateful

The Difference Between Good Debt and Bad Debt

This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Good Debt For most folks one of their primary goals is to be Debt Free.  With that said, there will be times when it is appropriate to borrow money. Good Debt is borrowing to purchase a home. If managed appropriately,… Continue Reading: The Difference Between Good Debt and Bad Debt

The Tale of Two Unrestricted Gifts

  This is tale of two unrestricted gifts made by donors when they passed away.   Robert Morin   Robert Morin worked as a librarian at the University of New Hampshire (“UNH”) for nearly 50 years. When he passed away he surprised the school by leaving his entire estate of $4 million to his alma… Continue Reading: The Tale of Two Unrestricted Gifts

True Confessions

 

Hand on Book

Sorry for the dramatic headline.  Most of you that know me are aware that I’m pretty conservative and not one for grandstanding.  Don’t worry—I’m definitely not qualified to write for the National Enquirer, and no, I won’t be discussing the Kardashians.

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