Auto Insurance: Most auto insurers are on board for discounts ranging from 10-25% for Mar & Apr. Contact your agent/broker. Some carriers will give you a credit, some will send checks. Said discounts are being filed with each state so it will take weeks, so Inquire Now! Unemployment: Has been extended from 26-39 weeks and it’s retroactive. New York State,…read more →
On March 27th, President Trump signed the $2Trillion stimulus package for small business owners (sole proprietors or firms with fewer than 500 employees) to get two and a half months’ expenses in a lump-sum payout. The loan could possibly be forgiven depending on how you spend it. I’ve never seen a loan program option as good as the PPP! The…read more →
My mother Sharon and I have been enjoying and experimenting with iced coffee for many years now. During the CV pandemic, one must keep expenses under control while still enjoying life. Be Safe! Buy in bulk: 10 years ago iced coffee was half price vs hot coffee. Now it’s usually more expensive. Now that folks are hunkered down, it’s time…read more →
Now that we are in the first quarter of 2020 it’s easy to get off track from our goals. Follow these 6 tips and with a little time and effort your 2020 finances will be more organized and less stressful. Organize your paperwork: It’s hard to feel in control when you can’t find anything. Gather all papers, shred duplicates/old statements…read more →
Why is America the fattest country on earth? Sugar addiction! The food industry has 56 names to disguise sugar. The average American consumes 19.5 teaspoons of “added” sugar/day. One sugar packet= 4 grams of sugar. Here are 7 tips to reduce and/or eliminate added sugar Be wary of foods labeled fat-free: Fat-free foods are usually loaded with sugar to compensate…read more →
Not only is credit a key factor in securing loans, potential employers may review an applicant’s credit and it’s also used to determine auto and homeowners insurance rates you pay. Don’t close old accounts: While this may seem counterintuitive, closing a card may negatively impact your credit. It reduces your credit-to-debt ratio and credit history which lower scores. Ask for…read more →
London is a fantastic place to visit however it can burn a hole in your wallet or purse. It’s approximately $1.25 for every 1 pound (Lb). Check out 6 must-see options below: The British Museum: Ranked in the Top 25 place in the world to visit, this massive museum houses priceless artifacts from all 7 continents. It’s set up by…read more →
April flowers bring May spring flowers which bring more allergies. Now’s the time many folks suffer from allergies. I’m a sufferer from several chemicals including fragrance which is in everything or it seems. Forced to change all my household supplies, heed these tips to avoid suffering and feeling like you’re sick: Look for the Asthma & Allergy Friendly Mark: Being…read more →
Planning will save you headaches Summer is upon us which means another exciting travel season! Crazy things can happen like a heart attack while out of the country. It happened to my client after a Bermuda scooter accident. Most travel insurance policies are confusing so ask yourself the following questions before buying anything: Does my health insurance policy cover me?…read more →
There are so many fabulous places in the world to visit. Avoid the hype as these 5 tourists traps that are a waste of time! Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England: This mysterious site may date as far back as 3000 bc. More than 1.3 million visited in 2014. It takes hours to get there and you can longer go into the central…read more →
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