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Thanksgiving As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s the perfect time to take a break and reflect on the blessings that have enriched our lives throughout the year. During our daily routines and the hustle and bustle of life, we often forget to express gratitude for the simple yet profound things that make each day a gift. Join me in this Thanksgiving blog as we explore the reasons to be thankful and cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Family and Friends: At the heart of Thanksgiving is the celebration of togetherness. This year, I am immensely thankful for the steady support of my family and the joy... Continue Reading

Wendy – Hey, Boomer Life Lessons from Pepper, my rescue cat How is it possible for a creature to embody both dependency and independence, love and distance, all within a single day? Meet Pepper, my rescue cat, resembling a petite Maine Coon with her brown and black fur and a delightful fluffy, orangey tummy. Every night, Pepper follows a familiar routine. As I settle down with a book, she stares up at me from the floor. Soon enough, she is up on the bed, and she positions herself between my eyes and the book, ensuring her presence isn’t overlooked. After a few turns, she snugly settles... Continue Reading

Win The Lottery While Growing Your Nest Egg More than anyone, poor people need to analyze their budgets and watch where they spend their money. Usually, the poor fall victim to the pressure of falling behind and the need to catch up.  The elusive dream is to get rich quickly.  It is simple: spend a few bucks and win the lottery. Playing the lottery is one of those get-rich-quick ideas that pan out for a very small number. Every dollar counts for the poor, as they can’t afford to make mistakes with their money.  Statistically speaking, the poor are more likely to gamble than the rich, even... Continue Reading

Inflation Federal Reserve Interest Rate Hikes By Jeremy Reif, CRPS The big news from banks in the last few weeks was in their internal financial reporting that account balances continue to trend down for consumers.  Speculating on two things.  The first is that consumers have spent all or most of their COVID-19 relief money.  The second is that despite the lagging inflation warning information that the Fed is reviewing, consumer spending will slow down in the near future.  Signaling that the US economy could be close to slowing down despite the unemployment rates and consumer spending. To some,... Continue Reading

By Jeremy Reif, CRPS This article will attempt to break down the complexity of the stimulus package, interest rates, and inflation into something a little more relatable. First Stage – Stimulus, Free Money?: Imagine you have a big jar of cookies, and each cookie represents money. When the government decides to give people more cookies (money) through a stimulus package, it can sometimes lead to a problem called inflation. Inflation is when the prices of things you want to buy go up, and you need more cookies (money) to buy the same things. So, if the government gives out too many cookies (money)... Continue Reading

Should You Keep Your Genworth LTC Policy? by Jeremy Reif, CRPS A recent settlement of the class action lawsuit has brought on massive changes and challenges to many folks who own a Long-Term Care policy (LTC) through Genworth.   In the recent settlement of a case called Haney et. Al. vs. Genworth Life Insurance Company et al, letters have gone out to policyholders letting them know the changes and challenges ahead.  The deadline to elect a special election option is required by 12-25-2023. Background: “LTC” stands for “Long-Term Care.” This specific insurance is specifically designed... Continue Reading

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War in the Middle East, Hamas and Israel By, Jeremy Reif, CRPS Who: For those who have not heard of Hamas.  Here is a quick rundown of who they are. Why: Why should we worry about Hamas and the geopolitical war?  Hamas and Israel have a long-standing and deeply contentious relationship characterized by conflict, hostility, and sporadic periods of ceasefire negotiations. Hamas has engaged in numerous rocket attacks and clashes with Israeli forces over the years, aiming to resist Israeli occupation and seek Palestinian statehood. Israel, on the other hand, views Hamas as a terrorist organization... Continue Reading

Everyone over the age of 50 has had them–senior moments. Events you would prefer to forget. But you can’t. You are worried that new ones will embarrass you or be hurtful. Even more frightening is that you don’t know if you should laugh at them or make an appointment with a neurologist. Finally, a definitive […] Originally Published on https://stangoldbergwriter.com/ Continue Reading