by Shayna Hiller If you are even 14 percent involved or interested in the world of health, nutrition, and wellness, you probably have heard that drinking smoothies is good for your health. No, I’m not talking about a Wendy’s frosty (omg yum but gross simultaneously). I’m talking about the green concoction many health-savvy folks devour daily in an effort to…read more →
A lot of people are predicting that this will be the most insane NCAA Tourney in a long time because, well, it’s coming immediately following one of the most insane regular seasons the sport has ever seen. Increased madness? In 2015-16, teams ranked in the top 10 of the Associated Press Top 25 were beaten a grand total of 74…read more →
1- The Outdoors: If you know only one thing about Bend, it’s that the city loves the outdoors. Located in the high desert at the foot of multiple mountains, there are outdoor activities in Bend year-round. Hiking, fishing, boating, skiing, cycling, running and camping to name a few. 2- Breweries: Plenty of handcrafted beer brewers have sprung up in Oregon…read more →
This Sunday, 1/31/16 is the scheduled deadline for the nationwide enrollment period for individuals and families. If you don’t act soon, you may be stuck with your current plan or uninsured until 2017! Here are the top 5 tips to consider: Beware of killer out of pocket costs: Affordable premiums are important. But no less important are the out-of-pocket costs…read more →
I’m a proud member of Unico which is “the largest Italian-American service organization in the USA. Unico is Italian for the word ‘unique’. Our credo is “Service Above Self”. Please watch this short video and consider supporting UNICO’s efforts to improve our valued veteran’s quality of life.
Six out of ten American’s will make some type of financial based New Year’s resolution for 2016. Usually there’s a triggering event like receiving your December 2015 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 will…read more →
Wishing all of you the Happiest of Thanksgivings! These pictures are from our office window in Forest Hills. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday with the three F’s: Family, Food & Football! Enjoy!
Many of the new rules will go into effect in 2016 and ignorance is starting to get expensive! Some important dates include: PROBLEM: Penalties are the greater of 2.5% of household income or $695/person! 11/1/2015: Open enrollment starts through the marketplace exchange for a 1/1/2016 start date. 12/15/2015: Last day to enroll for a 1/1/2016 start date. 1/15/2016: Last day…read more →
“The Diplomat” Premiers on HBO Monday 11/2 at 8p est My sister in law Stacey Reiss produced the new critically acclaimed documentary “The Diplomat” which premieres on HBO November 2nd at 8:00 pm. Watch this riveting documentary about the life and legacy of Diplomat Richard Holbrooke. Holbrooke is credited with bringing all sides together to execute the peace accord in…read more →
Effective Friday 9/25/15 the NYDFS (NY dept of financial services) has directed Health Republic to cease writing new health insurance policies and to commence an orderly wind-down after existing policies expire. They are only in their 2nd year of existence and are the first casualty of the new Obama care era. What does this mean for concerned policyholders? For individuals:…read more →
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