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December 2023

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Julie Jason: Make sure you leverage your 401(k)

 National 401(k) Day is Sept. 8, and columnist Julie Jason advises everyone who works for a company offering a 401(k) to sign up.…
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2023-12-21 08:07

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Stratford's Salerno's Apizza closing after 75 years of business

After 75 years of business, Salerno's Apizza is closing down its famous storefront on Barnum Avenue in Stratford.…
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2023-12-21 08:07

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Julie Jason: Is your payment app safe?

Do you use a payment app to transfer money or pay bills? Seventy-six percent of Americans do, according to one study. And, if you focus on young adults ages…
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2023-12-21 08:07

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Bridgeport to host first-ever CT Pizza & Brew Fest in July

The festival will offer tastes of New Haven-style apizza and CT beers.…
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2023-12-21 08:07

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Julie Jason: How to handle a late tax payment

What happens if you filed your tax return on time (by April 18 this year) but did not include your tax payment? If you realize the mistake, send in your…
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2023-12-21 08:07
February 2023

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Julie Jason: How to donate an IRA to charity

My recent series about the role of an executor encouraged “Jane” to share her story and ask about gifts to charity: “I have a unique situation in that I have…
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2023-02-26 00:14
January 2023

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New soul food restaurant, Everybody Eatz, opens in Bridgeport

Tyre Holmes, 26, started selling soul food in 2019 from his home and his food truck in Norwalk.  Now, he has opened his first dine-in restaurant in Bridgeport.…
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2023-01-24 15:15

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29 Markle Ct, an ‘upscale new American’ restaurant, now open in Bridgeport

Executive chef Damon Sawyer and his partners, Ishalee Green and Wesley Saintil Arbuthnott, opened 29 Markle Ct, an "upscale new American" restaurant, after a Turkish eatery closed at the same Bridgeport…
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2023-01-14 23:01
December 2022

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Julie Jason: FINRA survey shows investors need more knowledge

Are you a knowledgeable investor? Knowledge can make a difference, one that is highlighted as part of the FINRA Foundation’s recently released National Financial Capability Study (NFCS), titled “Investors in…
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2022-12-26 21:04

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Caribbean fusion restaurant and lounge, Ten20, to close in Bridgeport

After entering the city's restaurant scene in 2019, Ten20 on Barnum Avenue in Bridgeport is closing its doors effective the new year.…
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2022-12-22 08:05

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Julie Jason: Another round of retirement reform is in the works

While we are still waiting for the IRS to issue final regulations for the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act, there are indications that Congress may…
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2022-12-06 08:17
November 2022

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Julie Jason: Answering questions from readers

It’s hard to imagine that this is my 1,262nd weekly column since its launch in The Greenwich Time and The Stamford Advocate in 1998. Occasionally, I hear from people…
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2022-11-29 02:03

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Julie Jason: Thinking about the ‘giving’ in ‘Thanksgiving’

What better time than now to think about the “giving” part of Thanksgiving — that is, giving to charity. It turns out that individuals make the greatest impact when it…
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2022-11-22 17:06

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Bridgeport’s west side Starbucks under construction, spring opening planned

The new Starbucks joins an O’Reilly Auto Parts as part of a $4 million development, adding to the city’s Steelpointe and Brookside Shopping Center Starbucks cafés.…
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2022-11-22 17:06
October 2022

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Julie Jason: New IRS notice waives penalties for some who inherited IRAs

A few readers wrote asking for clarification of last week’s column featuring IRA expert Robert Keebler, CPA/PFS. Keebler is a partner with Keebler & Associates LLP ( tinyurl.com/ykwbk68u ).…
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2022-10-19 09:03

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Julie Jason: Insight into the complicated rules for inheriting an IRA

No matter your age, when you inherit a traditional tax-deferred IRA (individual retirement account), the tax laws force you to take withdrawals, whether you need the cash or not,…
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2022-10-11 22:43

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British home brand OKA coming to Westport in December

British home brand OKA is opening a store on 44 Main Street in late December, replacing Banana Republic. …
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2022-10-07 19:11

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Julie Jason: Readers have questions related to wills and trusts

My recent columns on wills and beneficiaries led to a few questions from readers. (By the way, as regular readers of this column know, I encourage a dialogue with…
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2022-10-07 19:11
September 2022

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Crumbl Cookies opens fifth Connecticut location in Milford

Crumbl Cookies opened its fifth Connecticut location on 1642b Boston Post Road in Milford following stores in Fairfield, North Haven, Danbury and Manchester.…
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2022-09-30 07:10

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By Julie Jason: Setting savings priorities

Which would you rank higher: saving for your retirement or for your children’s education? A recent Fidelity study showed that when parents ranked their No. 1 savings priority, saving for…
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2022-09-20 04:01

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CT woman’s self-defense keychains go viral on TikTok

Through her business, Fabulyss Boutique, Bridgeport native Alyssa Collazo creates fashionable self-defense keychains to help women feel safe.…
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2022-09-20 04:01

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The Archive, Bridgeport’s retro movie and music store, bringing VHS and vinyl to Colorado

Vinegar Syndrome, a cult cinema film company, and the mastermind behind The Archive store in Bridgeport, will open a second location in Aurora, Colo.…
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2022-09-20 04:01

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Julie Jason: Is replacement ratio a part of your retirement calculations?

Surveys tell us that the top regrets of retirees are failing to start saving earlier and failing to save a higher percentage of earnings (see a recent survey by…
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2022-09-11 15:12
August 2022

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Jenni Kayne Home, California-based lifestyle brand opens store in Westport

Jenni Kayne Home brings a coastal-inspired palette of home decor to Westport on 15 Myrtle Ave. Store #1.…
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2022-08-30 21:21

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Julie Jason: Investors say ‘Thank You, SEC’

If you are interested in investor protection, as am I, there’s some good news to share. Conflicts of interest that are imbedded in your relationship with your broker or adviser…
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2022-08-21 20:21
July 2022

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Julie Jason: Inflation points to bigger Social Security checks and 401(k) contributions

Most people have stories of how inflation has affected them, be it at the gas pump or the grocery store — places where prices are higher and their money…
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2022-07-31 06:12

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Julie Jason: Marrying the ‘best’ stocks with the best ‘value’

In a bear market such as we are experiencing now, you may be looking for bargains to buy. If you’re searching online for “best stocks to buy now,” you’ll…
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2022-07-24 16:21

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Julie Jason: HSA Or 401(k)? How about both?

If you were to search online for “HSA (aka health savings account) and 401(k),” some of the results might seem like there is a competition to determine which one…
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2022-07-17 11:20

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