Monthly Archives: August 2011

Best small towns in Connecticut?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Nick

Five towns made Money Magazine’s list of the Top 100 Small Towns: Cheshire (73), Portland (88), Simsbury (39), South Windsor (38), and Tolland (37). I see that Fairfield County was shut out and New Haven County nearly so. Perhaps the … Continue reading →

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Connecticut named “sinkhole state”

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Nick

And it’s not because your car disappeared into the Wal-Mart parking lot. Connecticut has some $29 billion of assets but the bills are about $63 billion. We’re not in for an easy time any time soon, despite the recent revelations … Continue reading →

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America Downgraded

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Nick

Although the Administration claims there is a $2 trillion math error, the damage has been done. Standard & Poor’s has lowered America’s credit rating and given us a “negative outlook.” We wait eagerly to see what Monday will bring for … Continue reading →

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Should governors pray publicly?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Nick

Texas Governor Rick Perry is coming under heavy scrutiny in the press for his promotion and participation in a massive prayer event. Five weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks, Mr. Perry bowed his head and said “amen” as a Baptist … Continue reading →

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Connecticut income tax goes up today

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Nick

Your taxes went up today. Just wanted you to know. Starting on Aug. 1, the state will begin to capture the boost in the income tax for 2011 approved by lawmakers in May, which is retroactive to the beginning of … Continue reading →

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