This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA You have reached the holy grail (for some) and retired. Congratulations! You are in the Land of No Alarm Clocks. Now you can do…
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4 Easy Steps to Stay Retired
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3 Proven Reasons You Need a Roth IRA
This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA To be eligible for a Roth IRA you need to have earned income from wages or from self-employment. Additionally higher income earners are not eligible. …
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This is NOT Your Parents Retirement
This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Are you planning for your retirement? If so, keep in mind, This is NOT Your Parents Retirement. Your Parents Retirement
3 Things In Life You Only Want the Best Of
This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA 1) Seat Belts – Pretty Obvious 2) Parachutes – Any Questions? 3) Financial Advice
No Deposit. No Return.
This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA What does this mean? If you don’t put something in (deposit) you won’t get something out (return). Isn’t that the truth? This applies whether you…
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4 Things Every Investor Can Control
This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Investors can easily get distracted these days. Hop in the car on the way to work, turn on the radio and get updates on the…
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5 Easy Steps to Get a Paycheck in Retirement
This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Playing more golf, going to the beach or spending more time with your grandchildren is how some visualize their retirement. During your working career…
The Difference Between a 401(k) plan and a Roth 401(k) plan
401(k) plan The 401(k) plan has become one of the primary retirement vehicles many people will use to help fund their retirement. It is one of the cornerstones in 5 Easy Steps to Retirement. Pre-tax contributions and tax-deferred compounding…
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