This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Don’t you just love it when a Major League athlete signs a huge contract with a new team and says, “It’s not about the money.” Bull Just to be clear: It’s always about the money! Don’t get me wrong I… Continue Reading: “It’s Not About the Money”
Investors should be aware of delaying taking their required minimum distribution Continue Reading: MarketWatch Quotes Tom On Taking Your RMD
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. Married couples filing a joint return with a modified adjusted gross income of less than… Continue Reading: 3 Proven Reasons You Need a Roth IRA
This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Required Minimum Distribution The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS’) requires taxpayers to begin to take their Required Minimum Distribution (“RMD”) from their IRA’s and 401(k) plans by April 1st following the year they turn 73. Failure to take this RMD will… Continue Reading: When You Should Take Your Required Minimum Distribution Early
This article on savings during retirement is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA The Roth IRA and an IRA both offer different tax advantaged ways to save for retirement. If you are serious about your retirement plan take these 5 Easy Steps to Retirement. Roth IRA In 2021, investors… Continue Reading: The Difference Between a Roth IRA and an IRA
Save Money & Taxes in Retirement Continue Reading: 6 Easy Retirement Distribution Steps to Save Money & Taxes
This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Our observation is that many people are very generous with the donations they make. It sure helps that there is likely a tax deduction for this, no question. Many people are accustomed to donating cash, writing a check to the… Continue Reading: 7 Reasons Why All Investors Over Age 70 1/2 Should Consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution
This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA 1. Know Where to Start Most advice would suggest starting with knowing your goals. This is good advice with financial planning; it’s just not the first place to start. The first step is to have an adequate Cash Reserve. Everyone… Continue Reading: 3 Easy Things to Know to Get Tax Smart Investing
This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA How do you envision your retirement? Spending long, lazy days at the beach? Spending more time with your grandchildren? Going golfing or fishing a lot more? Everyone has their own ideal retirement plan. Want more help getting to your retirement? … Continue Reading: How to Use the Tax Code to Retire in Style
This article is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA Investors need to know the difference between tax-free and taxable investments. Tax-Free Investments One way to have tax-free investments is to own state or municipal bonds. The interest paid on these bonds is not taxable income on your federal income… Continue Reading: The Difference Between Tax-Free and Taxable Investments