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New Yorkers Voting Early for First Time

New Legislation Clears the Way for Early Voting. With elections a week away, New Yorkers are approaching the polls a bit differently this time around thanks to a bill passed in January which authorized “early voting” for the first time in New York State. State lawmakers and champions of the bill say the change to the […]

By |2020-01-28T14:32:37-05:00October 29th, 2019|WOTS|

ESG Investing Is Popular But Deserves Scrutiny

By Thomas Kostigen

Money flowing into investments that support environmental,
social, and corporate governance issues (ESG) is growing at a blistering rate.
That is cause for both celebration and concern.

According to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, ESG assets
under management (otherwise known as money that has been invested in the
capital markets and is being professionally managed) amounts to […]

By |2019-10-25T22:25:27-04:00October 25th, 2019|Personal Finance|

Should You Invest in the Stock of Your Employer?

By
MyPerfectFinancialAdvisor

There is an old investing
adage, “invest in what you know”, but should you invest your hard-earned money
into the stock of your employer? The answer depends on a variety of factors,
but by following these tips you can reduce your downside and position yourself
to potentially reap great gains.

It may seem obvious,
but you should only invest in your […]

By |2019-10-25T22:25:27-04:00October 25th, 2019|Personal Finance|

A 403(b) is a Bad Name for A Good Product

By Thomas Kostigen

It’s a terribly bland and boring
name for a financial product — any product, really: 403(b). Yet for some
reason, marketers have stuck with it, much like they have with the product’s
investment cousin, the 401(k). 

These alpha numeric titles are
retirement plans. The former, designed largely for teachers and non-profit
employees, and the latter, designed for most working […]

By |2019-10-25T22:25:28-04:00October 25th, 2019|Personal Finance|

The Uses and Benefits of Covered Call Writing

By Peter Mastrantuono

Most investors do not utilize options as a part of their
overall investment approach, even though different option strategies can be
employed to protect portfolios, leverage profit opportunities and create
income. One such strategy, covered call writing, can be used in IRA and
nonretirement accounts to boost income in a low-yield world.

Before diving into covered call […]

By |2019-10-25T22:25:28-04:00October 25th, 2019|Personal Finance|

Ashton Kutchers’ New Series on Student Debt: Good Start

By Nicholas W. Stuller

I read an article in the Wall Street Journal about Ashton Kutcher’s new reality show called “Going from Broke” which takes aim at the problem of the extraordinary debt that college graduates have accumulated. The 10-episode series which is shown on Sony’s Crackle streaming service focuses on the personal financial struggles […]

By |2019-10-25T22:25:28-04:00October 25th, 2019|Personal Finance|
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