Russ Hackmann talked about what to do when nearing retirement and what is considered a low risk investment.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Connecticut’s Film Tax Folly
On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with Marc Fitch from the Yankee Institute for Public Policy on the real winners and losers from Connecticut’s film industry tax breaks (0:33). Local high school teacher, coach and columnist Barth Keck talked about a recent column he wrote on the effects that social media platforms are having on kids (12:00).
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Melissa in the Morning: Extreme Drop in Blood Donations
1. The American Red Cross says we are seeing the lowest blood donor numbers in at least six years. We also talked about fire prevention week. ((00:10))
2. The mask mandate could leave Bridgeport as early as next week? Mayor Joe Ganim talked about that, ATVs and combating homelessness. ((13:23))
3. After false advertisement surfaced about a city councilwoman before primary day, we spoke to Bridgeport Generation Now Votes about what happened. ((25:10))
4. Science you may not know: stolen space rocks at a garage sale near you? ((36:16))
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WICC Pet of The Week
The Humane Society has a soft spot for sassy cats. Sometimes cats are more independent, or have more opinions about how the world should work. They need love too. Melonie is seven years old and a bit…portly. She’s an orange tabby with green eyes and a big white tummy that she loves to show you. Once you know her, you can even pet her belly, but only once you know her and that is a slow process.
Melonie prefers to supervise and hang out without a lot of cuddling. She likes to be near you—in fact she often sleeps at your feet but does not enjoy being picked up or moved around. Even so, she is a pleasant companion and one worthy of a good home. She prefers to be the only pet in the home, and would not be suitable for younger children. To learn more or make an appointment to meet her please visit CTHumane.org
Financial News You Can Use: Target Funds To Invest In
Russ Hackmann talked about what funds we should be putting our money into and if there are target funds to invest in.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Enough Is Enough With Emergency Powers
On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with Dr. Richard Van Dam, a Congressional candidate and critic of Dr. Anthony Fauci, regarding Covid-19 (0:30). Later on, Greenwich/Stamford GOP State Rep. Kim Fiorello talked about her thoughts on Gov. Ned Lamont’s continued Covid-19 executive powers (13:11).
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Financial News You Can Use: What Funds We Should Be Putting Our Money Into?
Russ Hackmann talked about a 401K Roth and the confusion with then delaying taxes.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Are We In Covid-19 Overload?
On Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, University of New Haven finance expert David Sacco explained the significance of the so-called “Pandora Papers” (0:33). Sacred Heart University Department of Government chair Dr. Gary Rose talked about the current legislative battles in Washington (6:12). Paul also had a few thoughts about the continued narrative from the mainstream media regarding Covid-19 (13:50).
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Melissa in the Morning: Pumpkin Carving Guru
1. Food Network’s Outrageous Pumpkins found Monroe teacher, Chrissy Scarpati, to compete in season 2. We had her on the show for all the details. ((00:10))
2. October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities gives us a report card on how CT is doing with hiring. ((10:59))
3. Marriage consultant, Bob Donovan, shares the story of a man who lost his wife and taught a crowd about valuing time together. ((19:45))
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Financial News You Can Use: How Much Should You Be Contributing To Your 401K?
Russ Hackmann talks about how MUCH people should be contributing to their 401k and if there are any smart ways to increase this when it’s hard to be cutting your paycheck.
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