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 →
Wine tasting: Obviously the #1 reason, however in Sonoma they are committed to educating consumers on the intricacies of production, bottling and distribution. Two of my favorites are Bucher and the Thomas George vineyards. Both of them can be found on the renowned Westside road wine route! Antiques: Unbeknownst to me was the bevy of antique shops mostly found…read more →
Having set foot on five of the world’s seven continents I have learned much. With solid planning I was able to do 3 weeks in Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia this January with one carry-on bag and one computer bag. My top travel tips are: Call your credit card companies in advance: and tell them where you are going and what…read more →
When the Twin Towers were destroyed on 9/11/2001 they were the tallest buildings in the world. A lot has changed since including the skyline of NYC and many New York-based companies have updated their logos as a result since the Freedom Tower (aka One World Trade) was rebuilt. Burj Khalifa building: in Dubai is 2,717 feet high and 162 floors….read more →
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