New York State's Hunger Games
Published January 22, 2015 5789 Views
On Thursday Governor Cuomo proposed a $1.5 billion upstate economic revitalization fund competition among seven regions. The seven regions will compete for three awards of $500 million each in economic aid. The seven regions that are eligible are: Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Sout...
Working in Retirement: What's Your Plan?
Published January 22, 2015 5824 Views
Many people today plan to do some kind of work in retirement.
In fact, a recent article reported the following figures:
1. 65% of workers plan to work in retirement2. 27% of retirees say they are employed3. 42% of baby boomers plan to work part-time in retirement4. 62% of baby boomers work in retire...
Emergency Fund! YOU need one.
Published January 15, 2015 5975 Views
What happens when the roof on your house starts to leak, your car is totaled, or you have a serious medical issue and you don't have the money to cover your expenses?
According to a recent article 62% of Americans do not have an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses.
Aside from investments...
Viewing The Future
Published January 12, 2015 5934 Views
A local company has been making headlines and catching the eye of technology giants. Vuzix is headquartered in Rochester, NY and is the leading supplier of video eye-wear products across multiple markets. Vuzix caters its devices to both consumers and workplaces, largely targeting field technicians...
2015 New Year Trends and You
Published January 6, 2015 6279 Views
A new year provides the opportunity for a fresh start. Perhaps it's a new workout plan, a healthier eating regimen or more time with the kids.
A report projecting trends for 2015 shares opportunities to consider in the new year:
This year the 1st wave of generation X turns 50- a study shows that t...
Press Release: Brighton Securities Welcomes New Chief Compliance Officer Michelle Fisher
Published January 6, 2015 6374 Views
Rochester, NY - January 6, 2015 Brighton Securities, a local and independently owned financial services firm, announced today the appointment of its new Chief Compliance Officer, Michelle Fisher.
"Michelle is a seasoned compliance professional with experience in developing and implementing complianc...
Waking Up to A Raise
Published January 5, 2015 5649 Views
As we made our way to New Year's Eve, some workers across New York State woke up to a significant raise. As of last Wednesday, New York's minimum wage increased nearly 9.5% to $8.75, from $8 per hour. Across our country nineteen other states increased wages for their lowest income workers.
Of New Yo...
What Rochester Read in 2014
Published December 31, 2014 6305 Views
On Tuesday 12/29, Evan Dawson, the host of WXXI AM1370's "Connections," had a show about the favorite books that notable Rochesterians read in 2014. It is a richly textured show with viewpoints and book synopses by a wide variety of readers. I was pleased that Evan asked me to be a guest and we had...
New Year Predictions - Fact vs. Fiction
Published December 31, 2014 5816 Views
It's that time of year again, when market pundits predict how they think the market will perform in the coming year. Goldman Sachs weighed in with a prediction of anemic growth within U.S. indices in 2015. Barron's predicted a 10% growth rate in the S&P 500. The Jerome Levy Forecasting Center even c...
A Year Later.
Published December 30, 2014 6248 Views
Last year at this time media channels were flooded with news of the next currency that could revolutionize global trade. Everyone was talking about it and I felt the need to join the party. Nearly a year ago, to this day, I wrote a blog about Bitcoins and their potential to become the currency of th...