Connecticut is a beautiful, culturally rich state and a sought-after retirement location, but its tax and estate laws make it cost-prohibitive for many retirees. CFP® certificant Allison Donaldson shares what you should consider before deciding...
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Let’s face it; we could all use some help coping with life in coronavirus times. The following suggestions come from Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler, a long-time friend of HTG. She is a clinical psychologist, author, and...
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The United States has been clobbered by the impact of Covid-19 and its associated economic effects. To provide some relief, the government has implemented a myriad of programs which are likely to have broad reach,...
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In my earlier blog, I covered the major new provisions of the SECURE Act. One of the biggest changes involved the curtailment of the time an inherited IRA could continue its deferral, raising the question-...
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As we publish this article, over 70,000 have been diagnosed with the virus named “Covid-19”and over a thousand people have died. While these statistics are significant, they pale in comparison to the seasonal flu, which...
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On December 20, 2019, Congress passed legislation making significant changes to the rules that apply to many of our favorite retirement plans. Nicknamed “the SECURE Act,” this new federal law will touch many of our...
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Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holidays. This time of year, letters start arriving in mailboxes from charitable organizations requesting contributions before year-end. Instead of responding immediately to each appeal, consider an overall charitable...
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Are you ever faced with the desire for new experiences or a wish to test out new skills? What do you think of when these thoughts come to mind? “Oh no, not me. That is...
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I started a mindfulness routine last year. I was hesitant to try it out and always thought that meditation and mindfulness were a bit “woo-woo.” Now that I’ve been practicing for a year, I swear...
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Over the last fifty years, there have been seven recessions. Each was different. In some, the drop in economic activity, as measured by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), was small. For example, during the 1969...
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