Protecting our digital selves is now as important as protecting any other asset since we spend so much of our lives online. Cybercriminals continue to find more devious and more sophisticated ways to access passwords, bank accounts, and personal identification data. Large-scale hacks, like the 2017 Equifax breach, underscore just how vulnerable our data really… Read more »
Vacation homes can provide years of enjoyment and fond memories for multiple generations of your family. They can also create an extra layer of headaches and expenses that prove more trouble than they’re worth. Here are 4 reasons to think twice before buying a vacation home, even if doing so won’t break the bank: … Read more »
If you are thinking about selling your home (or buying a new one), keep this in mind: the number of existing homes for sale nationally has reached a nearly two-decade low, according to the National Association of Realtors. Basic economics suggests this will continue to push housing prices higher, as buyers compete for a very… Read more »
Jefferson Siegel of The Buffalo News spoke with Tony Ogorek in January 2020 about Chris Collins’ sentence for insider trading while serving as a member of Congress – a combination never seen before – and why he is disappointed by the outcome. Read the Article
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act that was signed into law on December 20, 2019 might be adding more chatter to all the 2020 financial predictions bouncing around your news feeds. Throw in an upcoming presidential election and the talking heads might have your head spinning right now. However, you probably… Read more »
Medicare eligible people who believe they are being admitted to a hospital, but in fact are there for “observation” can become an important distinction can potentially cost you or a loved one tens of thousands of dollars in skilled nursing care costs. Think Advisor’s article on this change proves the old truism that ‘it’s what… Read more »
Many people have a complicated relationship with money. Hang-ups carried over from childhood experiences get mixed together with positive and negative experiences from adulthood. Few people ever take the time to reflect on what money really means to them and how they can “get right” with money to make smarter decisions. Take time to answer… Read more »
As your parents begin to settle into their final phase of life, their health, residence, and finances could become a factor in your retirement planning. This is especially true if you are the person your parents have tasked with settling their estates. There’s no simple way to tackle all the logistical and emotional challenges… Read more »
In October 2019, Jefferson Seigel of The Buffalo News interviewed Tony Ogorek about Chris Collins’ indictment, since he was the first Buffalo-area source who noticed the actions. They discussed insider trading and how it is not a victimless crime. Read the Article
