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 →
My favorite Albert Einstein quote is, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results!” This holds true for many aspects of life, including one’s finances. I like to compare finances to team sports. Most team sports (other than baseball) have some type of halftime break. Coaches and managers utilize this time…read more →
Here are 9 gift card money-saving tips that will save you money year-round.
I went to a fun Rockaway New Year’s Eve house party, and at least 7 persons I was hoping to see stayed home because they had contracted COVID-19. This got me thinking about how this column started. Originally, I had sent weekly COVID-19 briefing emails to clients, family, advisors, and loved ones in March and April of 2020. At the…read more →
On June 30th, 2021, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) changed the rules and changed amateur sports forever as we know them, by ruling that college players can earn money by using their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) to earn money while remaining college! My understanding is that the premise behind this rule change allows colleges to earn money from…read more →
I saw an ad on TV for a new upcoming series called “Cities of Success,” hosted by Carl Quintanilla. My understanding is that they would profile a different city each week whose economy is doing well. Season One, Episode One aired on Wednesday, December 6th featuring one hour in Nashville, Tennessee aka “The Music City!” I figured it would include…read more →
It’s that time of year, it goes by so quickly! Before getting into the numbers, I wanted to mention something now referred to as “Tipping Fatigue,” which could also be known as “Guilt Tipping!” I feel like this type of “Fatigue” is real as I have already suffered from “Zoom Fatigue.” It gets to a point where it’s ENOUGH Already! …read more →
Where did all the time go? There’s no question time flies as it’s December already. I really notice how fast time flies every time I see my teenage nephews, who seem to be inches taller every few months or perhaps, I’m shrinking. What does December mean? It’s Holiday time. Hanukkah started on Thursday and by the time you read this,…read more →
Unless you have been living under a rock the past month, you have probably heard more than you needed to hear about Black Friday! Black Friday used to be the initial day of discounted holiday shopping the day after Thanksgiving. Now, the lines are blurred as the big retailers; Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and Amazon have been offering discounts for…read more →
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