Don’t count on full Social Security benefits, financial planner warns

Americans approaching retirement are being strongly advised to re-evaluate their financial strategies and retirement plans, incorporating a contingency for a potential reduction in Social Security benefits. A recent analysis from…

Nonprofit Acquisition of Local Grocery Market Marks New Chapter in Social Enterprise and Survivor Support

In a significant move for the social enterprise sector in Connecticut, the Partnership to End Human Trafficking (PEHT) announced the acquisition of The Pantry, a prominent and long-established grocery market…

California’s Billionaire Tax Proposal: A Deep Dive into Promises, Economic Realities, and Shifting Narratives

The promise was clear and seemingly modest: a one-time tax, meticulously targeted at California’s wealthiest individuals, would serve as a vital fiscal injection to bridge budget deficits plaguing essential healthcare…

Navigating Retirement: Optimizing Social Security Claiming with a $500,000 401(k) Portfolio

The precise juncture at which an individual should initiate Social Security benefits is a decision profoundly influenced by a confluence of personal financial circumstances, health considerations, and broader economic factors.…

The American Institute of CPAs Honors Kimberly Ellison-Taylor and Gene Dodaro with Highest Accolades

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has bestowed its most prestigious honors, the Gold Medal Award of Distinction and the Honorary Gold Medal, upon two distinguished leaders in accounting and…

WilliamsMarston Acquires NetSuite Services Practice from Charted, Bolstering Technology-Enabled Advisory Capabilities

WilliamsMarston, a prominent national firm specializing in accounting, tax, technology, transaction, and valuation advisory services, has announced the strategic acquisition of the NetSuite Services practice from Charted, a recognized provider…

U.S. Economy Shows Resilience with 2.2% GDP Growth in Second Quarter of 2026, Driven by Robust Consumer Spending and Investment

The United States economy demonstrated a steady pace of expansion in the second quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at an annualized rate of 2.2 percent.…

The Shifting Sands of Luxury Real Estate: From Square Footage to Singular Experiences

A few years ago, a client of mine walked away from a seven-bedroom estate with a circular driveway and a wine cellar the size of a studio apartment. Objectively, it…

Robert Hall and Michael Woodford Awarded 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize for Macroeconomic Stabilization and Hall’s Enduring Tax Policy Legacy

Last week, economists Robert Hall of Stanford University and Michael Woodford of Columbia University were jointly awarded the 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, recognized for their seminal contributions…

Social Security Payroll Tax Cap to Rise to $192,300 in 2027, Impacting High Earners and Igniting Policy Debate

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced a significant adjustment to the maximum amount of annual income subject to Social Security taxes, raising it to $192,300 for 2027. This change,…