Do computers already run the world? CYBER WAR could be the next major threat to national security! Last Friday, the world experienced a massive, unprecedented computer outage caused by a defective “routine” software update to Microsoft Windows customers issued by CrowdStrike, an Austin, Texas-based cybersecurity technology company ironically designed to prevent cyber-attacks. Mac and Linux hosts were not affected. In…read more →
During an election year, there is usually elevated talk about inflation being one of the most important topics for Americans to be concerned about and I concur! There is more to current inflation reports as they can be manipulated to show lower percentage increase numbers. Inflation is an economic term for the rising prices of goods and services, which usually…read more →
For an early Father’s Day event and my father’s birthday, I took my father and brother to the Yankees at Mets game at Citifield, part of a bigger event thrown by Gotham Networking. We were trying to remember, and it could be 20 years since the 3 of us have attended a live baseball game. We noticed recent changes immediately,…read more →
The Biden administration is proposing new automobile pollution limits that would require as many as two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the United States to be electric by 2032! On a state level, California has taken it further, as they are requiring 100% of ALL new cars sold in 2035 and beyond be zero-emission vehicles, which include battery electric vehicles,…read more →
I’m wishing a belated Happy Easter to ALL Financial Wave readers who celebrate! Did you happen to notice the prices of those Easter bunnies, eggs, and baskets? I consider myself a “Chocoholic!” Indulging in a piece of chocolate has long been a source of comfort and delight for humans all around the world. Recently, that pleasure has come with a…read more →
If you watch the news, often one of the first stories you will see is a fire breaking out, mostly from lithium-ion batteries. Legislation has just been passed, which will undoubtedly lead to a crackdown on bicycle retailers selling cheap and illegal aftermarket lithium-ion batteries. FDNY Chief Fire Marshall Daniel Flynn recently told the NY Post that fires related to…read more →
As we step into the end of the first quarter of 2024, it’s essential to stay informed about the latest changes in IRS rules that impact your financial planning. For the 2024 tax year, several key adjustments have been made to contribution limits for qualified retirement plans like 401(k) and 403(b), as well as income limits for Roth IRA contributions….read more →
Super Bowl LVIII, aka SB 58, set a record with a staggering 123.4 million viewers! It was the most-watched American television broadcast in a generation and the most-watched Super Bowl in history! The Kansas City Chiefs versus the San Francisco 49ers showdown in Las Vegas surpassed the record of 115 million viewers last year when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia…read more →
Let’s face it, we live in a litigious society! In many ways, I miss the old days when people worked out their issues among themselves. Today, many Americans will sue at the drop of a hat! When you are deemed at fault for an accident, your liability coverage can protect you. But what if your liability coverage is not enough to…read more →
As the new year is underway, now is a good time to review your home insurance and safety plans for the year. The past few years we have seen a proliferation of weather-related catastrophes. Make sure in 2024 that you make your home safety a priority and that you get the most value from your insurance coverages. Here are eight…read more →
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