A: Many adult children are called upon to help their aging parents as life changes set in, yet only 65 percent of siblings report talking about money with one another, according to research by …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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10/17/17
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One of the biggest concerns about loved ones as they age is the risk of social isolation. According to the Administration on Aging, those over 65 represent almost 15% of the population. This number …
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By Dawn Lettau, CTRS Director of Therapeutic Recreation
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9/19/17
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The passing of a spouse can take a heavy emotional toll on anyone. Especially early on, newly bereaved widows or widowers may find it difficult to get through each day, much less focus on items that …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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9/14/17
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Children in fourth through sixth grade can earn an hour of community service on Aug. 21 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. by making a dog toy to help animals in need.
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8/16/17
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On July 30, members of the East Rockaway Junior Fire Department graduated from Camp Fahrenheit 516, a weeklong training event where they gained hands-on experience in how to fight fires and learned safety protocol at Nassau County Fire Services Academy in Old Bethpage.
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By Mike Smollins
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8/10/17
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Desperately needed track repairs are causing what Gov. Andrew Cuomo dubbed the “summer of hell” for Long Island Rail Road commuters. There are conflicting reports about . . .
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8/3/17
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Most financial professionals agree that you should save as much as you can, or at least 10-15 percent of your salary for your golden years1. If you’re not saving that amount, or need more to …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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7/12/17
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More than 20,000 people are legally driving for Uber and Lyft in New York State since legislation to bring ride-sharing to the state went into effect on June 29. “I'm proud…that a fair, safe and comprehensive ride-sharing system has been put in place that benefits New Yorkers in every corner of this great state,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement.
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By Melissa Koenig
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7/6/17
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On June 1, which marked the beginning of hurricane season, Long Island residents in the know began preparing for the worst while hoping for the best.
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6/22/17
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A: Speaking from experience, the relationship between a financial advisor and his or her clients is incredibly important. Whether you rely on your advisor to help with retirement planning, saving for …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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6/13/17
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