Hey Connecticut Parents, You’re Now Going to Have PAID Family Leave!

Today I had the honor of attending the bill signing for Connecticut’s new paid family leave law. In what feels like a past life (but is really just a past job), I co-chaired the Campaign for Paid Family Leave with my dear friend Catherine. Being part of that campaign is one of the highlights of… Read More Hey Connecticut Parents, You’re Now Going to Have PAID Family Leave!

Some of What I Really Need To Know About Being Okay I Learned From a 9 and 12 Year Old

A few days ago, I was floating in a tube on the Connecticut shore. It was an amazing beach day. A perfect beach day. The kind you wish for when you are driving there. The kind which makes you want to put on a bathing suit, and dive in. Hot, sticky, and 85 degrees at… Read More Some of What I Really Need To Know About Being Okay I Learned From a 9 and 12 Year Old

Ticked Off

I am thrilled that next Wednesday marks the first day of spring! I am  ready to shed this cocoon – my down coat – and trade in my not-so-pleasant-smelling Uggs for flip flops (well, maybe in a few more weeks). But I’m not so excited for one of the things that the season brings –… Read More Ticked Off

CT – Changes to the State Income Tax

Recently implemented changes to the calculation of Connecticut (CT) state income tax withholding may have a significant effect on your paycheck. Retroactive increases to certain tax rates, as well as the addition of a ‘catch-up’ element of withholding, means that for some employees, Connecticut’s state income tax withholding has increased substantially. Please know that many companies have… Read More CT – Changes to the State Income Tax