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Bequeathing To Your Grandchildren
by Michael Hartzman CFP, Bristol Financial Services
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ne of the things I often see in my financial planning practice is a grandparent who wants to make their grandchildren the beneficiaries of their IRA or TOD (Transfer on Death) account. The intention is to give the money directly to them and bypass the parents. This leaves the decision of how much little Johnny should get to the grandparent and not the parent. While I certainly admire the gesture and can understand why a person would want to make sure that their grandchildren receive what the grandparent believes to be fair, I also never complete the request without asking a few critical questions: 1. How old are your grandchildren? 2. Do they have any special needs, either physical or emotional? 3. Do they have bad habits that may be of concern in the future? This is something you may want to think about before leaving them a large sum of money. 4. The last question is always the one that takes the longest to get through. Are you going to tell your grandchildren about your intentions? This question only applies to grandchildren old enough to understand the implication of inheriting money. Once we acknowledge the kids are old enough to understand then the issue becomes whether or not to tell them of your intentions and also do you tell their parent what you are thinking. This is not a question with one right answer. Every family dynamic is unique and every person has to answer these questions based upon their own circumstances. However, I do feel that if it is at all possible a bequest to a grandchild should be discussed with that person so it does not come
to them as a complete surprise. Educating younger people about money is a great life skill to share with them. Explaining to them how you were able to accumulate your wealth, how to budget and how to live within your means are great life lessons to pass along. While I do not think it is wise to try to manage a bequest from beyond, I do think it is important to tell your grandchildren what you are hoping they do with the inheritance. Recently, I had a client who passed away and left his four adult grandchildren (ages 20 -28) $50,000.00 each. None of them had any idea this bequest was coming nor did the parents. In this instance they all did something positive with the money. One used it as part of a down payment for a house and the others put it away for use at a later time. I know my client would be happy with the decision each of his grandchildren made. I also know that each one of the kids would have liked to know while grandpa was alive that they would be receiving money so they could say thank you. It is never a good idea to leave money directly to minor children for the simple reason that minors are not allowed to directly inherit money. If you do leave money to a minor child their parents will have to go through the steps to be appointed guardian or custodian for the minor. For this reason it is important to make sure things are set up correctly from the outset. Sometimes the issues are more complicated and as I said no two families are the same. However, even if you decide to tell your grandchildren they will get an inheritance without divulging the amount you will at least be able to have a conversation about money and teach them how to be responsible with their finances. It will also help them make decision about their future such as whether or not to buy a home or attend grad school if they know they have some financial security in the future. You can contact Bristol Financial Services at 516-349-5555. Or visit their website, www.Bristol-Financial.com. 50+
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Saladino Seeks Honorees for Veterans Recognition Ceremony on July 9 Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino today announced that nominations are currently being sought for the Town’s Veterans Volunteer Awards, which will take place prior to the Annual “Salute to America” program on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa at 7:30 p.m. Residents are invited to nominate extraordinary individuals who have made a difference in our veteran communities. Nominations are being accepted in three different categories of recognition: Veterans Volunteer of the Year (awarded to a veteran), Friend of Veterans Volunteer of the Year (awarded to a non-veteran), and Lifetime Achievement Award (awarded to a veteran or a non-veteran). All entries must include a supporting narrative describing the nominee’s on-going veterans related activities, and all nominees must be Town residents. Winners will be recognized as part of a special program during the Town’s “Salute to America” concert, a patriotic evening of top-flight musical talent and fireworks, which serves as a thank you to all of our veterans and active military for protecting the freedoms we enjoy each and every day as Americans. To submit a nomination for the Veterans Awards, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com or call 516-797-7925 for an application. All nominations must be postmarked no later than June 14, 2019.
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Visit the United States Military Academy at West Point Concluding with Memorial Day, May has always been observed nationwide as Military History Month. What better way to pay homage to the region’s important role in US history than with a visit to Orange County, N.Y.’s National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, located in New Windsor, or the United States Military Academy at West Point (West Point). The Badge of Military Merit, the forerunner of the Purple Heart, was instituted by President George Washington while he was headquartered in Newburgh, NY. One of the first medals he awarded is now on display at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. The 7,500-squarefoot facility is home to exhibits that chronicle a photographic journey from World War I through the sacrifices of our countrymen in the 20th and 21st centuries; the Roll of Honor, a comprehensive database of Purple Heart recipients; oral history stations from Purple Heart recipients themselves; and more. Visitors to the United States Military Academy campus can enjoy guided tours of the property, board a ferry to Constitution Island, or explore the West Point Museum. Since 1854, the museum has served as the official national repository of war trophies, as well as thousands of additional military artifacts. The museum offers a taste of more than 60,000 Army historical artifacts that inspire and educate the U.S. Corps of Cadets on a daily basis. For more information visit orangetourism.org. 50+
June Is Wound Care Awareness Month!
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...Writers Corner... By Linda Maria Frank
Dr. John H. Krahn: Making Our Last Act Our Very Best! hen someone comes up to me and says, “It is good to see you,” I generally respond, “At my age, it is good to be seen.” Waking up every morning is not taken for granted when you are a senior … especially if you are an older senior. I once read that the definition of old is someone 10 years older than you are. This works very well for me. Just because you are an older, retired person does not mean that you cannot matter anymore. Why shouldn’t the last act of your life be the very best one? In my life, I have decided to do my best to matter every day. Forty years ago, I wrote six books that were published. Three years ago, I speculated whether I still had the ability to write well. I wondered, “Would a publisher still find something I wrote worthy of publication?” Putting pen to paper (actually, fingers to keyboard) I started writing again. I am pleased that in just three years, I had four additional books published with the fifth one coming out this spring. I am especially proud of my recent book, Living a Happier Life – At Every Age. I believe that all of us desire more happiness in our lives. This book considers many different aspects of our lives where a better understanding of life and a different attitude will help lead to a happier life. Its 14 chapters deal with subjects like worrying too much, the healing power of forgiveness, realizing that happiness is often a choice, planning your last act to be the very best one possible, and growing old gracefully. I am happy that it is quickly becoming a best seller. You can learn more about this book and my other books by going on Amazon.com and putting my name, “John H. Krahn” into the search engine. This will bring you to my author’s page. None of us controls the number of our future days, but we all have the ability to make each of these days some of our very best. Why shouldn’t we? 50+
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Spinning Plastic into Gold By Randal C. Hill
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risbie!. At one time, this was a shout heard often across the manicured lawns of Yale University. The word was yelled as a warning to those around that a just-tossed pie tin might be coming their way. Kids in nearby Bridgeport had first taken to sailing empty pie tins that came from the Frisbie Baking Company, a mom-and-pop business in operation since 1871. In 1937, in Los Angeles and unaware of the activity back in Connecticut, 17-year-old Fred Morrison started spinning a popcorn-container lid back and forth with his girlfriend, eventually, switching to sailing tin cake pans, which glided better. One year later, the two were throwing a cake pan on the beach in Santa Monica when a stranger approached them with an offer of 25 cents for the item. “That got the wheels turning,” Morrison said later, “because you could buy a cake pan for five cents, and — well, there was a business.” Morrison flew P-47 Thunderbolts when World War II intervened. After the war, he was able to use some of the knowledge of aerodynamics that he’d accrued. The enterprising inventor (his father had created the sealed-beam headlight), in his spare time, designed and created a flexible plastic platter that he sold at weekend fairs and carnivals. Over the years, Morrison called his constantly evolving toy the Whirlo-Way, the Flyin’ Saucer, and, by the mid-1950s, the Pluto Platter, considered the archetype of all such discs available today. Morrison’s creation caught the eye of a California toy company called Wham-O in 1957, and the owners quickly snapped up exclusive rights in exchange for lifetime royalties for Morrison. Before long, though, the Wham-O folks learned that many New Englanders still yelled “Frisbie” even though they now sailed Wham-O’s Pluto Platters. The toymakers then began calling their disc the Frisbee. Since 1957, over 200 million of the plastic discs have been sold on every continent except Antarctica. The first professional model Frisbee appeared in 1964 and featured raised ridges that were claimed to stabilize flight. Now worldwide competitions exist in Ultimate Frisbee (a cross between football, soccer and basketball), Frisbee Golf (where players sail discs into metal baskets) and Freestyle Frisbee (which features choreographed routines set to music and multiple discs in play). Official statistics are kept by the World Flying Disc Federation, which show that the record for a Frisbee time aloft is currently 16.72 seconds and for distance sailed is 1,109 feet. One has to wonder: Did those record-holding athletes ever yell “Frisbie” when they tossed their discs? 50+
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SmartCurveTM 3D Mammogram Screening Comes To Long Island What is Hologic® GeniusTM 3D mammographyTM exam? GeniusTM 3D mammographyTM exam by Hologic® is the newest breast imaging exam that allows your radiologist to see the tissue and structures in your breast more clearly and from a range of angles. As a result, this provides a more detailed view of the tissues than is possible with traditional mammography. A GeniusTM exam uses the same digital x-ray technology as a traditional digital mammogram; however, it takes pictures from multiple angles and compiles the images to create a 3D image. This increases your radiologist’s ability to find small tumors that may be undetectable using a traditional mammogram.
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ous growths from many different angles and with high-quality, detailed images. A clearer image means an increased likelihood that your doctor will spot an irregularity; Ultimately, using a 3D mammogram can prevent the need for additional testing and give your doctor a stronger chance of detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages. Unfortunately we know the fear of pain causes many women to delay scheduling their annual mammogram. That is why we proudly offer the improved comfort of the patented FDA approved SmartCurveTM Breast Stabilization system with our GeniusTM Exam. There is no more pinching and traditional discomfort associated with having a mammogram. The curved design of the compression device mirrors the shape of a woman’s breast and applies uniform compression without pinching. (For full details see our advertisement page 25) What are the benefits of getting a GeniusTM 3D mammographyTM exam with SmartCurveTM Breast Stabilization system at Suffolk Imaging? • Reduces callbacks by up to 40% compared to 2D mammography • Increases the chances of invasive cancer detection by over 40% compared to 2D mammography
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Expansion of Services for Suffolk Senior Citizens
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uffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the Suffolk County Office for the Aging will be on the receiving end of an additional $2.5 million dollars in State funding that was secured in the 2019 State Budget. The additional funding, provided through the New York State Office for the Aging, will help senior citizens remain independent in their own homes, reduce wait lists for community-based services, and diminish the need for premature institutionalization. The funding has the potential to benefit nearly 1,000 seniors across the County. “This record investment will go a long way in ensuring that our seniors receive the assistance they need and rely on to remain comfortable and independent in their own homes,” said County Executive Bellone. “I want to thank Governor Cuomo for continuing to deliver when it counts and removing barriers that can help hundreds of seniors currently waiting for the services they need.” “This money will give the Town of Islip the opportunity to deliver meals to more seniors who are homebound. These services provide significance on multiple levels, including nutritional and financial value, as well as the psychological benefit from social interaction with others. Additionally, caregivers are afforded relief from preparing meals throughout the day,” said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter. This year’s State Budget allocated $15 million dollars to counties in need across the state to reduce or eliminate wait lists for community-based services that support older residents. In Suffolk, the $2.5 million will be uses to reduce the wait list for case management and home delivered meals for hundreds of seniors. The current waiting lists for seniors in Suffolk County include nearly
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Pictured are John Cochran, Deputy Director of the New York State Office for the Ag ing, Islip Town Supervisor Ang ie Carpenter and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. 500 individuals for case management, over 650 individuals for home delivered meals, and approximately 100 individuals for home care. The Suffolk County Office for the Aging will also look at the additional programs where demand is exceeding the services available, such as legal aid and residential repair. Suffolk County has the largest over-60 population in the state outside of New York City, a population that has continued to grow over the last several decades. The additional State funding represents a 23-percent increase over the 2018 State Budget and an important legislative victory for County Executive Bellone’s 2019 State Agenda. This investment is designed to provide the services that are in need to Suffolk’s senior citizen community. 50+
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Helping Older Adults with Low Vision Resources for living an active and enjoyable life By Dr. Steve Schoenbart, OD An optometrist in Garden City and Fresh Meadows, he specializes in optometry and low vision rehabilitation
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any people would consider losing their eyesight among one of the worst losses they could endure. While most of us will not suffer from complete blindness, millions currently live with some form of visual impairment. Sadly, there are some 18.3 million American adults between the ages of 18 and 64 and 7.3 million American adults 65 years and older report experiencing significant vision loss. What is low vision? Low vision is significant vision impairment, which is characterized by either reduced visual acuity (to) or reduced field of view that usually results from serious disease or an injury. The vision loss can’t be fully corrected. For patients with low vision loss of the ability to read, use the computer, and perform other tasks that most people take for granted such as driving or watching TV can be traumatic. What causes Low Vision? Low Vision can be caused by a number of disorders. If you have Macular Degeneration (Wet or Dry), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinitis Pigmen-
What can be done to help people with low vision? Patients with low vision are often told that there is nothing more that can be done for them. That perspective is wrong! While medically there may not be anything that can be done to reverse vision loss, in many cases a low vision optometrist can help the patient to regain their independence and do the things they love, by prescribing advanced optics (miniature telescopic glasses) that are custom designed for them. Many patients are amazed that they can drive, read, watch TV, sew, play cards, see faces, and many more activities that they thought was no longer an option for them. In my practice serving patients with low vision in New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island, I see countless patients regain their independence and hope with custom-made low vision devices that help them do the things they love most. Many patients try the miniature telescopic glasses that we prescribe for them on in the office and are blown away by the results. Additionally we explain to patients to get those results requires high-quality lighting at their home or office. For A Free Low Vision Phone Consultation or To Schedule An Appointment Call 516-219-8690 Dr. Steven Schoenbart, OD is a low vision specialist and with over 40 year experience of helping people with vision loss. He is New York State Certified in Low Vision-Rehabilitation and is a member of International Academy of Low Vision Specialists. He can be reached at 516-219-8690 or www.lowvisionofny.com
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Cover Story - Super Senior Softball
The 2019 Super Senior Softball Season Begins! By Gary Scholl
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he Caledonia Senior Softball Group is a bunch of individuals, men and women over 60 years of age, who meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a friendly game of softball at Caledonia Park (670 Caledonia Rd, Dix Hills). This group has been around for more than 25 years playing in Dix Hills from 9 a.m. until noon. This is not a league but a place where other senior softball players can socialize on the field and play a friendly game of softball. The people range in age from
the minimum of 60-years old to the mid 80s. Teams are assigned after batting practice, and having fun as a main goal. We usually start the beginning of April (when the temperature hits 50 degrees, and finish around Thanksgiving). They also play indoors in Sayville — Sayville Senior Softball — starting right after Thanksgiving and go through March — at F14 Sports Arena on Main Street, Sayville on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Any questions call: Gary Scholl at 631724-0666.50+
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n May 9 the Town of Brookhaven launched the 2019 “Super” Senior Softball program at the Middle Country Fields in Centereach. The Senior Softball Program, which was launched in 1982, includes two leagues; “60 and Over” and the “65 and Over” programs with four leagues and 20 teams. They are considered by many to be the best senior softball programs in the entire State of New York.
Games are played during the spring and summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. at several Town of Brookhaven ballfields. Opening day ceremonies for the 60 and Over league were held at Diamond in the Pines Facility in Coram, while the 65 and Over ceremony was held at the Middle Country Facility in Centereach. During the Coram opening, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartwright honored the late
Rick Marz, the former director of the program, who passed away last year and — with his family and friends — unveiled a plaque dedicating the field in his honor. For more information about the Town of Brookhaven’s Senior Softball Program, go to www.BrookhavenNY.gov or call 631-451-6128. Team standings and game schedules can be found at www.eteamz.com/suffolkseniors. 50+
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Stony Brook Medicine Named One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals
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ay 1 was a proud day for Stony Brook Medicine as faculty and staff gathered to celebrate their successes in a milestone achievement: recognition as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2019 by Healthgrades. In addition, Stony Brook was recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals in 2019 for: Cardiac care, Coronary intervention and Stroke care. Only two hospitals in the nation received the America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award, 100 Best Cardiac Care Award, 100 Best Coronary Intervention Award and 100 Best Stroke Care Award from Healthgrades in 2019. Stony Brook University Hospital was the only hospital in New York State and the entire Northeast region to earn all these distinctions. “I would like to thank all of our outstanding clinicians, researchers and patient caregivers, both the front-line staff and the staff who support them, for making this achievement possible,
healthcare takes a total team effort, and today is truly a celebration of your teamwork, your dedication and your commitment to caring for our patients,” said Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., MD “To use an academic metaphor, being in the Top 100, or top two percent nationwide, is the equivalent to receiving a 98 on your final exam in college or in medical school,” said Kenneth Kaushansky, MD, Senior Vice President, Health Sciences and Dean, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. “Put another way, it’s the equivalent of earning an A+ for our ‘health grades’ — which means outstanding quality care for our patients. Moreover, having accomplished this in the setting of an extremely busy, teaching hospital is all the more rare for Top 100 hospitals. I am just so proud of our entire healthcare team.” In accepting the America’s 100 Best Hospital award, Ernest J. Baptiste, Stony Brook University Hospital CEO, said, “Our mission of delivering
high-quality healthcare is at the core of everything we do for our patients. This recognition pays tribute to the dedication and commitment of our staff in fulfilling that mission.” Patients treated at hospitals in the top 2% have, on average, a 25.2 percent lower risk of dying. When being treated for specific health conditions, patients at these hospitals had a: 21.7 percent lower risk of dying from a heart attack 24.8 percent lower risk of dying from a stroke 29.2 percent lower risk of dying from heart failure 23.7 percent lower risk of dying from sepsis “Stony Brook’s track record over the past five years means that clinical excellence has been a sustained way of caring for patients at Stony Brook Medicine,” said President Stanley. “[This and other] awards are merely the byproducts of our faculty and staff’s dedication and commitment to providing high-quality care.” 50+
From left, Henry Tannous, MD, Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director, Stony Brook University Heart Institute; Hal Skopicki, MD, PhD, Chief, Cardiology and Co-Director, Stony Brook University Heart Institute; Kenneth Kaushansky, MD, Senior Vice President, Health Sciences and Dean, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University; Meadow Jaime, Director, Quality Solutions at Healthgrades; Ernest J. Baptiste, Stony Brook University Hospital CEO; Samuel L. Stanley Jr., MD, Stony Brook University President; David Fiorella, MD, PhD, Director, Stony Brook Cerebrovascular Center and Co-Director, Stony Brook University Cerebrovascular and Comprehensive Stroke Center; and Michael Guido III, MD, Director, Stony Brook Neurology Stroke Program and Co-Director, Stony Brook University Cerebrovascular and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
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Q: My family and I spent every summer at a bungalow colony in New Jersey, from when I was a baby until I was 11 years old. Even though it didn’t have running water (my parents would heat up the water, but we took cold showers), we loved it! — Karen O’Brien Bonnet; PR Specialist
In 2008, I had just retired when I met a group of friends who opened my world to tennis, golf, bowling, book clubs, games, parties, boating and more! Summer, winter, autumn, spring – we enjoy each other’s company all year ‘round. — Lorraine Hoffman; Retired Accounting Manager
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Summer Memory”? During the summer of 1972, I was a camp counselor at a waterside camp. I met my boyfriend there, who was another counselor, and we had an exciting summer! We stayed on after all the campers left. It was the summer that I was breaking all the rules! — Claire Cohen; Retired Phys Ed
Summer of 1956, when I met my wifeto-be, Anna, at the the roller-skating rink in Prospect Park. We held hands, and I must have impressed her because she let me take her home in my brand-new 1956 Ford Fairlane! — Walter Raheb Former employee; NY Transit Authority
My “Summer of Love,” 1975, when my futurewife Sue and I took a camping trip in California. After spending two nights in a hotel, we “borrowed” one of their warm blankets and went camping along the Pacific coast in Monterey and Big Sur. — Joe Satriano; Former Math Teacher
In 1996. I took a course with an Offshore Sailing School in the British Virgin Islands. During the day we learned the fundamentals of handling a big boat, at night we partied until the wee hours. — Maryanne McCruden; Retired, Delta Airlines Base Director In-flight Service
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Can Retirees Bank on Their Long Island Real Estate? Should They? By Mark J. Snyder ChFC, CLU, CFS, RFC, CMFC, CFP, CRC, RMA, RF
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ong Island-based retirees and pre-retirees who are banking on their property’s value to get them through the Golden Years may need to do some recalculating. While Long Island real estate has generally proven to be a terrific long-term investment there is a slight problem – it is an illiquid investment, meaning it cannot be readily sold. A MainStay Investments survey showed that 44 percent of investors between 50 and 90 cited the value of their home as their most important financial safety net. Further, 27 percent plan to fund their retirement by selling either their primary home or a vacation/investment property, and 26 percent would do it in an emergency. Waiting for the market to catch-up to the price you need may not work. Consider the time factor – might getting less than your asking price enable you to put the money to work sooner? Seemingly dizzying home appreciation rates have convinced many that their real estate will
support them during their later years. Many home owners have seen values rise substantially each year. But as Baby Boomers continue to retire there may be widespread pressure on sellers to cash-in. Relying on a lump-sum-funded retirement from capital gains on primary or vacation houses is exactly the type of thinking that could postpone your big retirement bash. On average, today's pre-retirees are predicting retirement savings of roughly $1 million and a net worth of $1,534,000, according to the MainStay survey. Given that their current savings and net worth average $660,800 and $904,000 respectively, pre-retirees have significant ground to make up over the next few years. While there is no rule of thumb to determine how much of one’s retirement income should come from liquidating property, if any, common sense dictates that adequate savings would relieve people from relinquishing their home upon exiting the work force.
Real estate is not a liquid asset. Having your home on the market for several months is not unusual — it can take years to sell a home. Should you need the money this can create a lot of anxiety. For a complete, long-range retirement plan, most need to diversify beyond real estate.
Mark Snyder is an independent financial advisor in Medford, NY. To help plan your retirement or to get a free copy of his personal finance newsletter, The Snyder Report, please contact: 631-289-4224 / mailbox@markjsnyder.com. Securities offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC. Advisory services offered through Mark J. Snyder Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment advisor, not affiliated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Mark J. Snyder Financial Services, Inc., 1733 B, North Ocean Ave., Medford, NY 11763, Mark J. Snyder Manager: 631289-4224 / www.markjsnyder.com
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Ways to Prevent the One Ring and other Phone Scams By Justin LaValle; CCO of BeenVerified.com
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on’t Answer Unrecognized Numbers. If you don’t recognize the phone number or have the caller in your contacts, don’t answer the phone. If a caller you don’t recognize calls back more than once, but does not leave a message, block the caller. These calls are typically trying to get you to agree to something that will inevitably cost you money. Also, avoid answering the phone with an unrecognized number in the middle of the night when you’re less likely to have your wits about you. The caller is banking on you not being fully awake and more likely to fall into their fraudulent trap. If you accidentally answer the phone and it’s a robocall, hang up immediately. Robocalls are illegal if the company calling you has not done business with you in the past month. Use Reverse Phone Look-up Apps. Reverse phone look-up apps help you to identify phone numbers, names associated to the number and sometimes addresses. So the next time you miss
a call and aren’t familiar with the phone number, instead of calling the number back, first do a reverse phone look-up. Don’t Follow Pre-recorded Messages. If a prerecorded message comes on after answering a call, asking you to “Press 1” to speak to a live operator or press any key to get taken off a call list, you’ll most likely start receiving more robocalls and become a victim of phishing. Do Not Give Out Personal or Financial Information. If a caller asks you for personal information (such as social security number or credit card information) or requests that you confirm a number they already have, you’re being duped. Many scammers ask people to wire money. This is a red light you’re being scammed and it is impossible to reverse cash when using wired money. If a seller insists you wire transfer for making payments, do not act unless you are sure about the authenticity of the deal. Do Add Your Phone Number to the Do Not Call Registry. Unfortunately, scammers are always one step ahead of everyone which makes it nearly impossible to totally stop fraudulent
calls. It will however make them easier to spot because most legitimate telemarketers won’t call you if you’re on the registry. Use a Call Blocking App or Device to Screen Calls. A call blocking app will help you to screen calls and weed out spam and scams. Ask your phone-service provider if they offer any blocking tools as well. Check Phone Bills for Unidentifiable Charges. Always look over your phone bill and check carefully for suspicious numbers. Report any questionable numbers to your phone company and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission). Report Suspected Phone Scams. If you encounter a suspected phone scam or an abusive telemarketer, file a complaint with the FTC online or at 877-382-4357. It’s also helpful to notify your state consumer protection office. Justin Lavelle, is Chief Communications Officer for BeenVerified.com and a leading expert in phone scams. BeenVerified is a top source for reverse phone technology so you can quickly check who is associated with the phone number that’s calling. 50+
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Yes, it’s that time again…. the Fourth of July. Here’s a list — not an all-encompassing one, but pretty good none the less, of shows on Long Island that are worth taking a look at. Many are shot by the famed Grucci Family and we thank them for providing us with their schedule. — Ed. July 3 Connetquot River – Oakdale. Goes off on July 3, 2019. Last year’s site was about 1000-feet east of the Snapper Inn in Oakdale. More info at www.connetquotriver fireworks.com. Riverhead Fourth of July. On the Peconic River Waterfront in Riverhead. This year’s show will be combined with the Alive on 25 event. July 4 Jones Beach. The Sterling National Bank July 4th Fireworks at Jones Beach State Park. Info: 516-785-1600. 43rd Annual Macy’s Fourth of July show. Music simulcast on 1010 WINS; NBC has two-hour broadcast. The show will be shot from two locations on the East River near the Brooklyn Bridge. Stars Over Montauk. The Montauk Chamber of Commerce’s Independence Day Celebration, off Umbrella Beach (rain date is July 5). For info: 631-668-2428. July 5 Southampton. The 32nd Southampton Fresh Air Home’s Annual American Picnic fundraiser, a private fundraiser for the Southampton Fresh Air Home, will be shot on Friday July 5, 2019, over Shinnecock Bay. To purchase tickets go to: www.sfah.org. July 6 Sag Harbor Yacht Club’s John A. Ward Independence Day Fireworks. Shot on Saturday, July 6, 2019, from a barge outside the breakwater.
Freeport Chamber of Commerce Show. The fireworks should be viewable over the waters of South Oyster Bay near the Guy Lombardo Marina in Freeport. Orient Harbor. The Orient Harbor Independence Day show will be shot in Orient Harbor off the Orient Yacht Club. A privately funded show (you can donate at: www.gofundme.com/orientharbor or you can mail your donation to: Orient Harbor July 4th Festivities, PO Box 653, Orient, NY 11957). East Hampton – Three Mile Harbor. The Devon Yacht Club in East Hampton’s private fireworks display. Can be viewed over Three Mile Harbor on July 6, 2019. 50+
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Age of Elegance It’s Marleen Schuss
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he 34th annual Pageant will be held at the Madison Theater, Molloy College, Rockville Centre, on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. Some of the most interesting, attractive, outstanding women will be competing for the coveted crown of Ms. New York Senior America 2019. Each one of these 60plus ladies is very special in her own way and every one of them is qualified to wear the crown and represent the State of New York. Come and see their poise, talent and personality, as well as their philosophy of life and other accomplishments. The pageant is the one place to showcase women over 60 at their very best. Being part of the pageant is a lifetime passport to a
charmed circle of senior women. It is the gateway to a new and rewarding beginning. The Pageant will be most entertaining and surely you won't want to miss it. Tickets are on sale now. Call the Madison Theater at 516-323-4444. Price of tickets: $25; Group Price (10 or more): $20; Veterans Discount: $15.00. An early reservation is recommended. We wish to thank our loyal supporters for their generosity in helping us carry out our mission. New York Senior America is committed to devoting our time, passion and positivity to seniors and their needs. We help seniors find joy and purpose to live a more fulfilling life. We share gratification knowing we spread joy and inspiration to others. We are Seniors, We Care about Seniors, We Help Seniors. 50+ "Aim for the Moon...even if you miss...you'll land among the Stars!!" Till next time, Joan and Marleen COUPON
Women Must Be 60 Years or Over I would like to compete in the 2019 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant. Name Address Telephone E-mail Address
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New Patchogue River Jetty and Lighthouse
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n April 30, 2019, Supervisor Ed Romaine was joined by Town Councilman Neil Foley and Patchogue Village Mayor Paul Pontieri to make their inspection of the new Patchogue River jetty and lighthouse at the Town’s Sandspit Marina. Reconstruction of the jetty and lighthouse is a joint project funded by New York State ($650,000), the Town ($300,000) and the Village ($100,000). A new fishing pier, which will be accessible to people with disabilities, is to be constructed over the jetty using Town of Brookhaven Community Block Grant funds ($100,000). The new jetty improves the navigation of vessels moving in and out of the river and the lighthouse provides a beacon to guide them safely on the bay. Pictured left to right are Councilman Foley, Mayor Pontieri and Supervisor Romaine. 50+
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SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN
Beware of People Pretending To Be From Social Security By John Biundo; Social Security Assistant District Manager in Patchogue
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ocial Security is committed to protecting your personal information. We urge you to always be cautious and to avoid providing sensitive information such as your Social Security number (SSN) or bank account information to unknown people over the phone or internet. If you receive a call and aren’t expecting one, you must be extra careful. You can always get the caller’s information, hang up, and — if you do need more clarification — contact the official phone number of the business or agency that the caller claims to represent, by looking it up online. Never reveal personal data to any stranger who called you. There’s a scam going around right now, in which you might receive a call from someone claiming to be from Social Security or another government agency. Calls can even display 1-800-772-1213, Social Security’s
national customer service number, as the incoming number on your caller indentifier. In some cases, the caller states that Social Security does not have all of your personal information, such as your SSN, on file. Other callers claim Social Security needs additional information so the agency can increase your benefit payment, or that Social Security will terminate your benefits if they do not confirm your information. This appears to be a widespread issue, as reports have come from people across the country. These calls are not from Social Security. Callers sometimes state that your SSN is at risk of being deactivated or deleted. The caller then asks you to call a phone number to resolve the issue. People should be aware that the scheme’s details may vary; however, you should avoid engaging with the caller or calling the number provided, as the caller might attempt to acquire personal information. Social Security employees occasionally contact people by telephone for customer-service purposes. In only a very few special situations, such as when you have business pending with us, will a Social Security employee request that the person confirm personal information over the phone. Social Security employees will never threaten you or promise a Social Security benefit approval or increase in exchange for information. In those cases, the call is fraudulent, and you should just hang up. If you receive these calls, please report the information to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online at oig.ssa.gov/report. You may also watch our new “SSA Phone Scam Alert” video at http://bit.ly/2VKJ8SG Protecting your information is an important part of Social Security’s mission. You work hard and make a conscious effort to save and plan for retirement. Scammers try to stay a step ahead of us, but with an informed public and your help, we can stop these criminals before they cause serious financial damage. 50+
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