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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Gift giving at holiday time to family members living far away can be a challenge. Do you find yourself asking about their needs, wants, sizes, best colors, etc.? We faced this challenge for many years...
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“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” George Harrison I recently spent three days with 1,000 financial planners and 100 enthusiastic tech wizzes from eMoney Advisor, a leading wealth...
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I just celebrated a milestone birthday. I can no longer check the 50-59 box on surveys and forms. That’s right the big 6-0. Honestly, I had some trouble embracing this birthday. Keith Richards said, “No...
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With college costs rising at an average annual rate of 5.7% (since 1983 according to J.P. Morgan), the best advice on college savings is to save early and save as much as you can. But...
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Our society values action. We enjoy “action movies”, we use “action verbs” on our resumes, and we praise active people. When we hear news, we think about what action to take. If we hear that...
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Much of the time we spend with our clients involves planning for their futures. Things like ensuring adequate savings and investing to meet future goals are critically important focus areas, especially for pre-retirees. For some...
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While HTG’s clients live in many different states, the highest concentration is in Connecticut, our home base. With apologies to our clients who live elsewhere, this article will focus on recent developments in Connecticut with...
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Most of us wish we could bottle up the sense of joy and family harmony we feel over the holidays and retrieve it during stressful times. In fact, we would like to keep family peace,...
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The Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 effects a change to the tax treatment of alimony that is noteworthy for those considering divorce. We recently read an article regarding the topic in the Hartford...
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