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 →
What We Can Learn from the Pope: 4 Tips The Pope toured Cuba and is now in the USA. He is discussing many controversial topics with class and poise while connecting with people of all ages. Here are four principles we can learn from the Pope: 1. Deliver your message with clarity: He’s touched on sensitive issues such as global…read more →
Lonely planet just published their top 25 places to visit in the world. The USA has #21 Yosemite national park and #6 the Grand Canyon. It’s exciting this January to have seen #1 the temples of Angkor in Cambodia. Most interesting place I’ve ever seen. Review this list, make your dream vacation plans and enjoy! #5. Taj Mahal, India Acres…read more →
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