Christine Kiourtsis is passionate about mattresses. She teamed up with local villages to turn that passion into an environmentally-friendly mattress recycling business.
more
By Melissa Koenig
|
2/1/18
|
Major medical expenses can carry a heavy financial toll. And the fact is, all of us are susceptible to an unforeseen medical event. If you experience an accident or injury, cost may be the least of …
more
Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
|
1/19/18
|
While money is a leading cause of marital strife, a recent Ameriprise study found that nearly seven in ten couples say they have good financial communication. Before wedding planning kicks into high …
more
Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
|
11/16/17
|
Bryan Blomquist may be retired from the Lynbrook Police Department, but he is still hard at work. He dedicates more than 40 hours a week to raising money for Long Island Sled Hockey Inc., an organization that gives people with disabilities the opportunity to play the sport for free.
more
By Michael Smollins
|
10/5/17
|
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 …
more
Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
|
9/14/17
|
Officials voted to award a $1.6 million bid on July 17 to Bay Shore-based Pratt Brothers, Inc., to repair a mile and a half of thoroughfares in the village this year as part of Valley Stream’s road improvement program.
more
By Melissa Koenig
|
7/26/17
|
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 …
more
Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
|
7/12/17
|
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 …
more
Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
|
6/13/17
|
“It was very profound for me,” John H. Simpkins Jr. said as he recalled marching through the streets of Long Beach with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, at the height of the civil …
more
By Bridget Downes
|
2/23/17
|
A: More than 110 million Americans collected a tax refund – worth an average of just under $3,000 – after filing their 2015 tax returns, according to statistics released by the Internal …
more
Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
|
2/9/17
|