Russ Hackmann explains what Bitcoin is, why we should pay attention to it, and its impact on finance.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Meeting Past, Present and Future Presidents
On Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with University of Toronto Professor Emeritus Bart J. Wilson about his new book, “The Property Species: Mine, Yours, and the Human Mind” (8:28). With President Joe Biden visiting Connecticut, we heard from several listeners, as well as former Bridgeport Mayor Mary Moran, about their experiences meeting past, present and future presidents (0:30).
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Financial News You Can Use: What Are Roth 401Ks
As Russ finishes his week discussing managing your taxes, we find out what Roth 401Ks are.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Republican Criminal Justice Proposals
On Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with firearms expert Dave Workman on the state of gun ownership in the U.S. and a key U.S. Supreme Court gun case (0:30). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio weighed in on a set of new criminal justice proposals put forth by Republican lawmakers (12:48).
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Financial News You Can Use: Keeping Property And Assets
Russ Hackmann continues discussing Managing Taxes – today, how to help keep property and assets in your family.
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WICC Pet of The Week
Nellie has been featured before, but we are putting her back in the spotlight as she has been available for so long. Nellie is a healthy and calm cat. She lives in a fantastic foster home with a rabbit, and is much beloved by her foster dad. Nellie is one of the many older cats that are awaiting new homes but who are overlooked due to the number of kittens available this time of year. She is a gorgeous medium hair tortie who enjoys being brushed and petted. She’s very social and loves to sit near her people. Like most tortie’s she will do best in a home with cat experienced folks who can appreciate her sassy personality. To learn more or make an appointment to meet her, visit online at cthumane.org.
Financial News You Can Use: Saving With Tax Smart
Russ Hackmann breaks down the Tax Smart retirement report.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Can Everybody Just Loosen Up?
On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, author and political humorist Chad Prather talked about his new book and the continued issue with “cancel culture” (0:43). Manchester Journal Inquirer columnist Chris Powell checked in to chat about the continued problem of “Two Connecticuts,” as well as recent hearings in Washington, D.C. regarding social media (14:08). Finally, State House Republican Leader Vin Candelora responded to some controversial comments by GOP State Rep. Anne Dauphinais (25:15).
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Melissa in the Morning: Who’s in Control?
1. The phone or you?! Who’s in control; if the answer is truly the phone, we learned how to take back over with counselor Julius Dudics. ((00:10))
2. Part two of a conversation with educator, Fran Rabinowitz, about post graduation employment opportunities for kids with disabilities. ((13:04))
3. We got an update on the Portrait Project in Bridgeport which highlights over 200 people from the city. ((20:27))
4. Out of all the mayors in Connecticut, Ansonia is being highlighted on a national level. Mayor Cassetti explains why. ((28:28))
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Financial News You Can Use: 401Ks And Future Taxes
Today, Russ Hackmann talks about 401Ks and future taxes
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