Russ Hackmann explains how people can figure out whether converting to Roth makes financial sense. Image Credit: syahrir maulana / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Changing Connecticut’s Voting Laws
On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we chatted with GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson on efforts to change Connecticut’s voting and absentee ballot laws (0:22). Quinnipiac University Political Science Prof. Scott McLean weighed in on President Biden’s first State of the Union Address (10:00). Image Credit: Getty Images
WICC Pet of The Week
Edward is the definition of fluff! This 5-year-old bunny might catch your eye right away for his good looks, but he wants you to know he’s more than just handsome. He was great with kids in his last home and didn’t even mind the dog! He’d love a penned-in area or room in his new…
Financial News You Can Use: Retirement And Roth Acccounts
Russ Hackmann explains to Melissa how retired people can use Roth accounts. Image Credit: outline205 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The President’s Supreme Court Nominee
On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we heard from Landmark Legal Foundation attorney Matt Forys on President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson (0:27). CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill talked about the state contracting mess facing Gov. Ned Lamont (12:07). Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Rolling out the Red Carpet
1. Hollywood is rolling out the red carpet for a pair of Connecticut sisters. Meet the owners of The Power to B bracelets. www.ThePowertoB.com ((00:10))2. Ansonia named their permanent chief of police, Wayne Williams. We spoke with him about the promotion and his thoughts on the climate around law enforcement. ((08:17))3. Counselor, Julius Dudics, talks…
Financial News You Can Use: Who Can Use Roth Accounts?
Russ Hackmann discusses how to get get money into a Roth account, and if it can only be while you’re working. Image Credit: Ta Nu / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: No Gas in Bridgeport for ATVs and Dirt Bikes?
On Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with Bridgeport City Councilwoman Maria Pereira about a proposal to ban ATVs and dirt bikes from buying gas at gas stations in Bridgeport (0:39). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Finance Eric McAlley joined us to talk about the SWIFT banking system now at the center of…
Melissa in the Morning: The Weight of Social Security
1. Without Social Security, 50% of Black Americans would be living in poverty. That’s according to the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. President, Max Richtman, talked about the new data and the goal of it. ((00:10))2. We hear from both sides of the aisle about what’s happening with the legislative session. Senators…
Financial News You Can Use: Are Roth Accounts Just Another Form Of IRA?
Russ Hackmann breaks down for Melissa whether or not Roths are another form of IRA, and whether or not they can grow tax free. Image Credit: zimmytws / iStock / Getty Images Plus