The year’s end is hectic between the holidays, parties and kids being home from school. It’s easy to get off track during the 4th quarter. Follow these 6 tips and with a little time and effort your 2019 finances will be more organized and less stressful. Organize your paperwork: It’s hard to feel in control when you can’t find anything. …read more →
If there’s one place I love to visit it is ‘old country’, Sicily that is. If there is one destination that is ‘bucket list worthy’ it is Sicily. Taormina: Sicily’s greatest resort, Taormina was built on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea. With great shopping and panoramic views of the sea and Mount Etna, Taormina is a must for Sicily visitors….read more →
If your parents are getting older and have begun to develop medical problems, now may be a good time to accompany them on their doctor’s visits. The following tips can help you make the most out of those visits. 1. Look for signs: If they can’t remember what happened on their last visit or the reason for medications, it’s probably…read more →
After a tenten-day visit, I can say that London is a fantastic place to visit however it can burn a hole in your wallet or purse. Today’s exchange rate is about $1.30 US dollars for every 1 pound (Lb). Check out these 6 FREE must see options below: 1. The British Museum: Ranked #15 of top 25 places to visit…read more →
Six out of ten American’s will make some type of financial based new year’s resolution for 2019. Usually, there’s a triggering event like receiving your December 2018 credit card bill or spousal pressure to name two. Follow these tips: Consolidate Financial accounts: Close 1 or 2 existing financial accounts that you are not tracking or have insignificant monies in. This…read more →
The holiday party season is in gear right now up until the last week of December! For guys it’s time to consider adding pocket squares to your attire. People are judging you: Unfortunately for some and fortunately for others, people judge you on what you are wearing. Bag the stuffy tie: The pocket square with a suit gives a dressy…read more →
Since it’s Hanukkah time and my sister in law is Jewish, I decided it was time to deepen my knowledge of the holiday. The holiday with the most different spellings I have ever seen. Happy Hanukkah, here’s what I found out; 1 ) Spinning the dreidel was originally done by students illegally studying torah . When Greek soldiers would make…read more →
Yes, folks it’s that time again. Open enrollment time! Now you can enroll or switch group & individual plans, no questions asked. Is the system broken, of course! Follow these tips to save money on premiums and big claims. Call your important doctors now: Make a list of which company(s) AND networks they accept. Oxford has 3 NY networks Freedom,…read more →
Right now the Mega Millions lottery is up to $1.6 Billion! Take a look at these tips to not let winning the lottery ruin your life. Take the annual installments: Why pay Uncle Sam up front? Hire a good estate lawyer: Wills and trusts will need to be drafted immediately. Stay anonymous as long as possible: There will be lines…read more →
One of the best things about the fall aside from the foliage is football season which means tailgating. Over the years I’ve seen some crazy things at tailgates such as 6 cars going on fire at the Jet’s opening day game in 2016. Follow these tips to ensure a safe and fun tailgate. 1. Time it right: Try to arrive…read more →
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