Brian O’Connell

Doylestown

Writer and Content Producer at Freelance

Former bond trader, best-selling business book author and writer for http://t.co/nCD1ha54gA and CBS News. Boston-born (Free Tom Brady!), raised on Wall Street.

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Articles

Should you get a mortgage in retirement?

2 weeks ago | thebeaconnewspapers.com | Brian O’Connell

Photo by Paul Kapischka | Unsplash.com Why buy a new home after retiring? You may want to downsize, move to a more agreeable climate or be closer to the grandkids.
Retire in Thailand, Home of ‘The White Lotus’

3 weeks ago | boomermagazine.com | Brian O’Connell

Thailand is recognized as one of the world’s top retirement destinations. Here are some factors to know before you retire in Thailand. It turns out that American retirees can not only have the same experiences as “White Lotus” travelers (minus the intrigue), but they can also wind up calling Thailand home. And while dark comedy riffs on the tension between luxury tourism and local communities, Thailand is a particularly welcoming country.
Anticipated Regulatory Changes in 2025

3 weeks ago | annuity.org | Brian O’Connell |Michael Santiago

Annuity.org has provided reliable, accurate financial information to consumers since 2013. We adhere to ethical journalism practices, including presenting honest, unbiased information that follows Associated Press style guidelines and reporting facts from reliable, attributed sources. Our objective is to deliver the most comprehensive explanation of annuities and financial literacy topics using plain, straightforward language.
New Report Suggests Annuities Are Rising in Retirement Plans

1 month ago | annuity.org | Brian O’Connell |Sierra Campbell

Annuity.org has provided reliable, accurate financial information to consumers since 2013. We adhere to ethical journalism practices, including presenting honest, unbiased information that follows Associated Press style guidelines and reporting facts from reliable, attributed sources. Our objective is to deliver the most comprehensive explanation of annuities and financial literacy topics using plain, straightforward language.
Five Ways the Trump Administration Will Impact Annuities

1 month ago | annuity.org | Brian O’Connell |Hannah Alberstadt

Annuity.org has provided reliable, accurate financial information to consumers since 2013. We adhere to ethical journalism practices, including presenting honest, unbiased information that follows Associated Press style guidelines and reporting facts from reliable, attributed sources. Our objective is to deliver the most comprehensive explanation of annuities and financial literacy topics using plain, straightforward language.
Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh delivers her blueprint for giving up booze

Jan 22, 2025 | msn.com | Brian O’Connell

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From ‘wild party girl’ to alcohol-free mother: Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh delivers her blueprint for giving up booze

Jan 22, 2025 | independent.ie | Brian O’Connell

There’s a distinct self-help feel to the book, with slogans such as, “when you choose yourself everything around will choose you too”, which is reminiscent of one of those mini wellness books you find by the till in bookshops. The book is written as a “blueprint for alcohol-free living that can help you make decisions for your own future health and happiness”. It’s in two parts — the first dealing with her life before she stopped drinking, the second with her life without alcohol.
Why Fixed Index Annuities Make Sense Right Now

Dec 11, 2024 | annuity.org | Brian O’Connell |Michael Santiago

Annuity.org has provided reliable, accurate financial information to consumers since 2013. We adhere to ethical journalism practices, including presenting honest, unbiased information that follows Associated Press style guidelines and reporting facts from reliable, attributed sources. Our objective is to deliver the most comprehensive explanation of annuities and financial literacy topics using plain, straightforward language.
When an Annuity Gets Hung Up in a Homicide Case

Nov 22, 2024 | annuity.org | Brian O’Connell |Michael Santiago

Annuity.org has provided reliable, accurate financial information to consumers since 2013. We adhere to ethical journalism practices, including presenting honest, unbiased information that follows Associated Press style guidelines and reporting facts from reliable, attributed sources. Our objective is to deliver the most comprehensive explanation of annuities and financial literacy topics using plain, straightforward language.
How to Negotiate a Lowball Salary Offer

Nov 18, 2024 | theenemyofaverage.com | Brian O’Connell

Landing a good job is the career equivalent of running a marathon. Preparing a resume and cover letter, clearing a half-dozen or so company interviews, having references thoroughly checked, and beating out dozens of other qualified job applicants can be exhausting, even if that process ends with hearing, “You’re hired.”Consequently, it’s no surprise that most career professionals don’t invest the time necessary to negotiate a successful salary.