Last weekend I watched what analysts called the best NFL playoff weekend of games all-time! All 4 games went down to the final play, and both favored number 1 seeds. The Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans lost at home. The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs put on a show for the ages Sunday night! It makes me think…read more →
Last Saturday it happened! Something I never thought would happen, at least with Andrew Cuomo as Governor. At 9 am on Saturday, January 8th, mobile sports betting went live In New York State, just in time for the NFL (National Football League) playoffs! New York State is the 4th most populous state in the Union, and it is now the…read more →
Guess how many pizzerias in Queens made the NYC top 24 pizzas list?
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), The Covid-19 pandemic drove average life expectancies in the United States down by 18 months last year (the calendar year 2020), making it the largest decline since World War II. Americans are now expected to live an average of 77.3 years, down from 78.8 years in 2019. Covid-19 deaths accounted…read more →
Six out of ten American’s will make some type of financial-based New Year’s resolution for 2022. Usually, there is a triggering event like receiving your December 2021 credit card bill or spousal pressure to name two. Follow these tips for improved financials in 2022: Consolidate Financial accounts: Consider closing 1 or 2 existing financial accounts that you are not tracking…read more →
Year-end is a time when many people, myself included, review what happened, how did I do versus my goals, investment returns, etc. Just like you might want to review your bank accounts, now is a good time to review your hotel and airline travel points and miles balances. My Top 5 Travel to do Tips Before January 1st, 2022: Check…read more →
Stay a step ahead of cybercriminals this season by being aware of these scams.
As we enter the post-Thanksgiving holiday season, I was thinking about what I am thankful for. In addition to good health, my family, and friends, I am thankful to “The Wave” for giving me the opportunity to create “The Financial Wave” column back on May 1st, 2020! I saw a piece on the news this week that people are feeling…read more →
You will be hearing about inflation frequently during this holiday season. The current administration forecasted a 2% inflation rate. The Consumer Price Index numbers were just released, and from October 2020 to October 2021 the inflation rate was 6.2%! This is the highest increase in the last 30 years! My friend Jay (originally from New Jersey) was in town from…read more →
Last weekend, President Biden’s $1.2T infrastructure bill passed, in a bipartisan Senate and House of Representatives. This bill will have a disproportionately positive benefit for New York and Rockaway in particular! There is an old saying, “the squeaky wheel gets the oil,” and this is what is going to happen with New York since we have more infrastructure needs than…read more →
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