INGREDIENTS:
2 cups chicken broth
1 lb of chicken breasts
2 TB butter
1 small onion (chopped)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
4 TB sweet paprika
1 pint sour cream
1 package of spaetzle
Salt & pepper
Financial News You Can Use: Roth Accounts And Taxes
Russ Hackmann talks with Melissa about Roth accounts and if it may make sense to pay a lump sum of taxes before they have to.
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Melissa in the Morning: Governor Lamont is running again
It was our bi-weekly check-in with the governor taking your questions. We highlighted his re-election plans, addressing youth crime following a scary situation in Fairfield, schools dealing with covid and FEMA money being divvied up between CT, NY and NJ.
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Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: Connecticut Gasoline Prices Continue Rising
On Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with Connecticut-based gas analyst Mike Fox about the future of gas prices (0:27). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio checked in on the latest at the State Capitol, including Gov. Ned Lamont’s reelection announcement (10:25).
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Melissa in the Morning: Is covid REALLY leaving?
Dr. Browne addresses a recent comment from a national official: “covid should be gone by December”
How accurate is that or inaccurate?? Also, the latest on the merck pill, debunking theories around tylenol use after a covid shot and a check at pediatric covid shots.
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Financial News You Can Use: Roth Contributions For Retirees
Russ Hackmann continues his discussion on Roth accounts and how people who are close to or in retirement can contribute.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Local Gas and Oil Prices Continue to Skyrocket
On Wednesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb on the current skyrocketing oil and gas prices (0:34). AFSCME official Ron Lupica joined us to chat about a push from unionized Bridgeport municipal workers for Covid-19 bouses (10:37). Author Peter Wood – president of the National Association of Scholars – returned to the show to talk about his latest book, “WRATH: America Enraged,” and the state of political discourse in the U.S. (19:21).
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WICC Pet of The Week
This girl is looking for a quiet home where she can be the only pet. She tends to find a spot from which to observe the activities around her. Her favorite is any box with a blanket set in it. She’ll get up to greet you and make you feel welcome, then settle nearby. Ruby is the perfect winter companion—a bit cuddly, a bit fluffy, and she won’t interrupt your tv show.
To learn more about her or set up a time to meet her, visit online at cthumane.org.
Melissa in the Morning: Are you smarter than a Spider?
1. David Mestre introduces the portia spider and why a small brain may be deceiving. ((00:10))
2. Dan Onofrio of BRBC talked about ARP money allotment and how to help restaurants dealing with food shortages. ((07:20))
3. Workout Wednesday: Debunking Health lies like “carbs make you fat”…NOT ALWAYS! ((15:14))
4. Sports round up with Justin to look at college football and some nail biters in high school football. ((21:27))
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Financial News You Can Use: How To Contribute To A Roth Via Your 401K
Russ Hackmann explains to Melissa how people working can contribute to a Roth via their 401k, and if that makes sense with regards to taxes.
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