In this installment of 'A View from the Deck', local author J. Wiley Dumas takes a humorous slant on the aggravation of telemarketing, and his ways of combating it.
In this first installment of 'View from the Deck', local author J. Wiley Dumas takes a look at the perceived 'laziness' of today's younger generation, and where the blame may lie.
Part 4 in a series examining the real estate purchase process. This segment looks at choosing an attorney for your transaction and provides tips from a local lawyer.
Being fully present is a moment by moment process.
Many people are going through very difficult personal challenges. It is helpful to know that you are not alone in these challenging times.
5 simple steps to creating and manifesting your ideal life.
Local Real Estate expert Vicki Clark explores the importance of having a inspection conducted before your next purchase and a local inspector provides info on what to expect and what to look for.
Searching for a mortgage broker or lender in your home buying process can be overwhelming...read these tips to make an informed choice.
Part 1 on a series of ways to minimize confusion in your Real Estate transaction. This post includes tips on Home Owner's Insurance.
IRS Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax Guide, features details on taking advantage of a wide range of tax-saving opportunities.
Some advice from a student who has just returned to the U.S. for students traveling abroad in the future (especially to Italy) covering both basic points and some that are often overlooked.
IRS reminds homeowners that they still have time this year to make energy-saving and green-energy home improvements and qualify for home energy credits.
Planning Now May Give You the Gift of Time and Money Saved Next Year
Should you sell during the holiday season or take your property off the market until the New Year?
4 blog posts in one documenting Alyssa's 10 day fall break tour through Northern Europe!
Is renting your home an option for you? Want to move but can't sell.... read on and consider if rent to own option is an option for you.
IRS Seeks Community Volunteers to Prepare Tax Returns During the Upcoming Tax Season.
A post by a Marist student from Ellington studying abroad in Florence documenting her trip to the Perugia Eurochocolate Festival 2011.
A blog post written by a student from Ellington who is studying abroad in Florence, Italy, documenting her weekend trip to the Amalfi Coast (Sorrento, Capri, Positano, and Pompeii).
Connecticut taxpayers affected by Tropical Storm Irene have until 10/31 to meet IRS tax filing and payment obligations and IRS e-File & Free File would remain available until 10/31.
Is it worth making major renovations to your property in order to sell?? Read on to help you decide.
Many small employers that pay at least half of the premiums for employee health insurance coverage under a qualifying arrangement may be eligible for the small business health care tax credit
Learn how to play along with us at The Four Town Fair Parade this Saturday Sept. 17, 2011......Can you name that property?
The Internal Revenue Service is providing tax relief to individual and business taxpayers impacted by Tropical Storm Irene in Connecticut.
Do the same objectives and principals apply to commercial real estate as residential real estate? Read on and think about your motives, price and return before you invest in commercial real estate.
If you were affected by Hurricane Irene, the IRS Disaster Losses Kit, Publication 2194, can help you claim unreimbursed casualty losses
The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to safeguard their financial and tax records before Hurricane Irene strikes.
Thinking of entering the waters of the 2011 real estate market??? I say jump in!! Read more to see why.
The on-going rotary project at 5 corners offers up some spiritual life lessons.
The Internal Revenue Service reminds students or parents paying College expenses to keep receipts and to be aware of some tax benefits that can help offset college costs.
IRS may have an unclaimed or undelivered refund for taxpayers. Check out details in the Newsroom 2011 tax tips section on the IRS.gov website.
The IRS web site - IRS.gov - makes it easy to get an answer to a tax question, anytime during the year. IRS.gov has a wealth of information.
IRS announces increase to business standard mileage rate to 55.5 cents per mile (effective 7/1/11).
Walk Offers hope to bereaved families. Families from all 9 The Compassionate Friends Connecticut chapters will come together for the first time. It is going to be a very moving event.
Using journaling to help with grief
CT's First Compassionate Friends Statewide WALK TO REMEMBER & Remembrance Day, celebrating lives of children, siblings, grandchildren "gone too soon"
Many students may have a summer job. Some students may not realize they have to pay taxes on their summer income. The IRS offers tips for students about income earned while working a summer job.
Simple tips to shift from habitual negative thinking or complaining into more positive and uplifting thoughts.
Hosting a Student
Save those receipts; summer day camp may reap tax benefits for working parents.