Financial Aid: Know the Rules of the Game
General Information, Have MoneyYou would never jump into a game and wager thousands of dollars without first knowing the rules. And yet, every year many parents do just that as they embark on the process of seeking financial aid for college costs. The truth is if more…
Housing – What to Expect for 2014
General Information, Have MoneyLet’s look at some 2013 housing statistics for Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties: closed sales as of end of November 2013 are up 19.1% over last year at this time. The average sale price has increased 4% year over year. The months…
Public Speaking Skills - Microphone or just a Phone
General Information, Have Money, Lifestyle, Work Life BalanceThe joy of being the appointed "expert" on public speaking is the freedom to comment on any aspect of Presentation Skills. Most folks would think that presentation skills only come into play when there is a microphone in the room. I have a secret…
This Holiday Season - Give the Gift of Planning
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Lifestyle As you gather with loved ones, remember the one gift your family can't get for themselves....your thoughtful planning. The holiday season when family celebrate is the perfect time to begin to take stock of changes that have taken…
Seize Control
General Information, Have MoneyYears ago, when I commuted by train to New York City, I remember feeling powerless and frustrated by delays. I would feel my blood boil if there was the threat that I would be late. Once I accepted the fact that I was not in control of whether…
Are You In Denial?
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Health, Work Life BalanceSo, let me tell you a story about this past week. I’ve worked in healthcare for 27 years and have told many people to seek medical assistance and evaluation for chest pain. Over the past few days I had been experiencing some symptoms myself. …
Thinking of Selling your Home? Don’t Go It Alone!
General Information, Have Money, LifestyleMany homeowners have now seen their equity increase and moves that had been put off are being considered now that conditions have improved.
It is time to take advantage of low inventories of homes for sale and decades- low interest rates.…
EMCEE or MC this speech is not about me
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Lifestyle, Work Life BalanceThis fall brought me an opportunity to help a friend and then another.
My feelings on becoming a better speaker is to never turn down an opportunity and when that opportunity is something you never did before, that is even better. I hope you…
Moving Forward!
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Lifestyle, Work Life BalanceWhat is the one of the most under valued secrets to success? I believe its the ACTION of MOVING FORWARD. Some of the greatest moments of our lives happen right after some of the most trying. To many times we end up stopping just short…