Russ Hackmann talks about what those with substantial savings should think about, and how others can reduce risk when it comes to savings.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The New Omicron Variant
On Monday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we offered some local perspective on the new Covid-19 Omicron variant. University of New Haven Finance Instructor David Sacco talked about the possible economic effects of a new Covid-19 spike (0:28). Southern Connecticut State University Biology Professor Sarah Crawford offered her thoughts on any potential problems with the Omicron variant (11:25).
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Melissa in the Morning: Sikorsky Takeover?
- The CAA may take over Sikorsky Airport. Executive Director, Kevin Dillon, shares what that could mean for residents. ((00:10))
- Ghislaine Maxwell begins her trial today. Will she take the fall for everything Jeffrey Epstein was supposed to face? Legal expert Bill Bloss weighed in. ((08:49))
- It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? Marriage consultant, Bob Donovan, shares how we can manage holiday stress. ((16:51))
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Financial New You Can Use: Improving Finances In The New Year
Russ Hackmann gears up for the end of the year, and let’s Melissa know about steps many of us can take to improve our finances in 2022.
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Financial News You Can Use: Saving Your Savings
Russ Hackmann breaks down tips on how to save in taxes on your savings.
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Financial News You Can Use: Smart Saving For Small Business Owners
Russ Hackmann explains what small business owners can do to save money.
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WATCH: WICC Food Drive
Thank you to everyone who who donated to our Food Drive at Big Y in Stratford 🦃🥫 We were able to collect tons of food for Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s Great ThanksGiving Project, which will serve over 7,000 families this Thanksgiving 🧡 Special thanks to our friends at Big Y World Class Market and Mutual Security Credit Union
Melissa in the Morning: Wham, Bam!
1. NASA launched a planetary defense mission sending a spacecraft into an asteroid. David Mestre explained why in Science You May Not Know. ((00:10))
2. New high school sports guidelines are out from the CIAC. Executive Director, Glenn Lungarini gave us the latest. ((08:59))
3. Workout Wednesday: when you overindulge, how do we pull it back after Thanksgiving? ((17:43))
4. Big local football games are happening tonight and tomorrow. News 12 Sports Justin DeVellis has all the details. ((26:01))
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WICC Pet of The Week
Do you remember the story of the velveteen rabbit? You can now adopt one of your own. Meet Bonnie, an 8 month old Rex French lop who has the cutest face and the softest fur. Like nearly all humane society rabbits she is litter box trained. She has been spayed and is ready to go to a home where she gets lots of free roaming time or is a full time house rabbit. An experienced house rabbit family for Bonnie would be best as she is of a delicate constitution and will require consistent monitoring of her eating and weight.
To learn more, visit cthumane.org.
Financial News You Can Use: Planning For 401K And IRA Taxes
Russ Hackmann explains to Melissa what people close to retirement can do to plan for the taxes to come with their 401k and IRA.
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