We just broke an all-time USA record! Unfortunately, it was a record for the national average for a gallon of gas breaking $5 for the first time ever last Saturday. The price at the pump was up 30 cents over the last 3 days and increased $2.04/gal from 12 months ago. According to Opis, a company that tracks gas prices…read more →
The length and intensity of this pandemic have made many of us more introspective. Covid-19 has put a spotlight on our mortality. One of the few positives of this Covid Era is that people are now more comfortable talking about their life and death with others. Many of those with dependents worry about what would happen if they were taken…read more →
The summer travel season kicked off this past Memorial Day weekend! Over 3 million Americans planned to travel by air, besting predictions by the Federal Aviation Administration! Many Americans are couped up and feeling the need to take a break and catch up on missed travel opportunities this summer. Some are calling this the season of “Revenge Travel!” International…read more →
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that would cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 a month for people with a group or private health insurance. While the measure still must pass a vote in the Senate, it has broad backing after the cost of insulin has skyrocketed in recent years. People who formerly paid less than…read more →
Mother’s Day has snuck up on us and is this weekend. If you think about it, none of us would be here without our Mothers! Surprisingly, few people ask their Mothers what they actually want for Mother’s Day! This would be a good question for “The Family Feud Show!” A recent survey was done by www.mommypoppins.com asking Mothers what they…read more →
We are making history for the wrong reasons! In 2020, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, American Life Expectancy declined by almost 2 years (1.87 years). In 2021, it declined another 0.3 years. To give you some perspective, as per the Washington Post, the largest total decline in U.S. life expectancy occurred in 1943 (2.9 years) when U.S. deaths peaked in…read more →
Never has your diet been more important than during this current Covid-19 Era! This is not the time to be going to the hospital for heart surgery. As we now know, one of the most dangerous aspects of Covid-19 is its unpredictability as to which body organs it chooses to attack! The United States has one of the highest costs…read more →
There is no doubt we are in unique times and uncharted territory! To put this into context, over 47 million people voluntarily quit their jobs in 2021. In total, 68.9 million either quit, were laid off, or were discharged. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in December 2021 alone, 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs, down slightly from the…read more →
The Federal Open Market Committee or FOMC is the Federal Reserve’s monetary policymaking body. It is responsible for the formulation of a policy designed to promote stable prices and economic growth. Simply put, the FOMC manages the nation’s money supply! The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) holds eight regularly scheduled meetings (usually every six weeks) during the year. Last month,…read more →
Spring arrived last Sunday, March 20th! One of the best things about living in New York is the change of seasons. With spring comes baseball, improving weather, and the fun outdoor season. It is also the time for spring cleaning and unfortunately the onset of the high tree-pollen allergy season. Allergies, especially food, can be a serious issue. Also, millions…read more →
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