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RETIREMENT • INVESTING • VACATION
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Luxury Living
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Senior Living
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Investing For The Future
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Destination Vacations
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LUXURY
LIVING IDEAS
Upgrading your home is only limited by your imagination and budget. Is it a luxury bath, fabulous kitchen, incredible master suite or home theatre that you desire?
KITCHEN Your kitchen is probably the heart of your home. This is where memories are made and shared as families love to congregate in the kitchen. The possibilities are endless. White is the most popular color for cabinetry but combining cabinet colors is the latest trend in kitchen design. Blues and greens are also becoming popular. Quartz is the latest for countertops and islands. Commercial-grade appliances, extra sinks and dishwashers all add to the luxury kitchen. Also popular are pizza ovens, appliance garages, warming drawers and under- counter refrigerators for wine and other drinks. If you have space, consider a butler’s pantry which acts like a second kitchen - great for caterers or just an extra space for food prep without disturbing the main kitchen area.
BATH For a luxurious bath, create a spa-worthy retreat. Consider heated floors and towel racks, a steam shower and a large soaking tub. Create a separate water closet for the latest in remote controlled toilets that feature a night light, bidet and self cleaning feature. Turn a great piece of furniture into your double sink vanity for a sophisticated look. And why not have a sofa and television for added ambiance. 4
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MASTER SUITE Add a mini-kitchen which includes a small fridge and coffee bar along with a sitting area so that you can enjoy your wine or coffee first thing in the morning or at the end of the day. Fireplaces are another nice touch for a romantic setting. If your home is equipped with gas, they are an easy addition.
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MOVIE ROOM If you have a spare room, create your own private theatre with a high-definition flat screen tv, surround sound and theatre seating. A popcorn machine and fridge for drinks are nice additions. 6
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RETIRE WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR LIFESTYLE
Today’s upscale senior communities offer “resort style living” which is hospitality-oriented and resembles a 4-star hotel or cruise ship rather than a hospital or retirement home. Amenities Some of the more luxurious communities at the deluxe level even feature lively bars with chandeliers and overstuffed pillows. More standard amenities include:
Activities: Education and Entertainment, Fashion shows, Lectures from retired professors and various social and cultural events which are all examples of regularly planned activities for residents at higher-end facilities. In urban settings, planned outings to the city for museums, art galleries or theater visits are frequent occurrences as well. Grounds-keeping: Luxury communities are beautifully designed on the outside as well, from gardens to ponds to putting greens and walkways. Many include well-appointed courtyards for residents to socialize, relax, or enjoy a meal. Concierge Service: Offering ‘Concierge Service’ is what makes a Senior Living community a Luxury one. Similar to a hotel concierge, a resident can use the Concierge to arrange hotel flights or tickets to events, a service that makes these luxury communities clearly more desirable to prospective residents and their families. 10
Modern Therapies: Assisted living communities offer personal care to their residents, and the best communities often offer top notch therapy on top of standard care. In addition to specialized pet and physical therapy, upscale communities often also provide top notch occupational therapy, and music therapy, and always from trained and certified professionals. Residences: The kitchen is the focal point of any home and it’s no different when looking at the residence at an Assisted Living community. A standard assisted living apartment has a kitchenette, traditionally including a mini-fridge, a microwave, and a small amount of cabinet and counter space. The luxury assisted living residences feature full kitchens and appliances plus top of the line finishes, like granite counter tops for instance. (. . .continued on page 12)
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Dining: An upscale senior living community will most likely retain a registered dietitian on staff and employ experienced chefs who serve gourmet meals. Choice and variety are crucial for the success of a kitchen at a luxurious community and most have more than two restaurants within the community, each with their own menus. Personal Fitness Trainers and Recreational Facilities: Recreation rooms are always available to use at the residents’ convenience, with computer labs, fitness rooms and cinemas. Fitness programs supervised by physical therapists and personal trainers are also kept on staff by any upscale community. High-end assisted living communities also provide full service spa treatments, beauty salons for the women and barbershops for the men. Additionally, no luxury assisted living community would be complete without a heated pool and spa, which are always popular with residents. Pet Friendly: Studies have shown that pet ownership has been shown to be beneficial to seniors, and more and more luxury communities are open to 12
allowing residents to have their pets on site. There can sometimes be limitations regarding the size and number of pets. They frequently provide pet care such as dog walking, nail clipping, grooming and litter-box changes as well as formal, certified pet therapy. Spacious Apartments: One can expect about 20% more square footage at a Luxury community (approx 600 sf versus 500 sf at a standard community). A Two bedroom apartment at an upscale community can be more than 1200 square feet. Clearly, senior living is not what it was years ago. And for the retiree with means, it can be a lively, active, and rewarding lifestyle full of growth and fun!
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INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE Not many people stumble into financial security through sheer luck: a lottery win, big inheritance, or huge stock winnings. For most of us the only way to financial security is a long term plan of saving and investing. Consistency is key to reaching long term goals no matter your income. The sooner you start saving and investing, the longer your money has to compound and grow. Set goals for how much of your income you will invest monthly and stick to it. Keep investment money and cash reserves separate so you won’t dip into your investment account when the market is down. Keep expenses low and spend on what is really important to you whether it is experiences or material things. Try to avoid the big mistakes, like buying a home that is more than you really need or creating a heavy debt load. If your employer offers a matching 401(k) contribution, be sure to take advantage of that option and contribute at least enough to receive it. It is essentially extra income that will grow and compound and is not taxed until you withdraw it. You can do it yourself but it probably makes more sense to work with a financial advisor who is more knowledgeable about financial 14
markets. An advisor will help analyze short term vs long term needs, separate emotions from objectives as well as help with devising a portfolio and strategy suitable for your needs. Investing consistently over the long term is the best way to grow your wealth as there is no way to time the market.
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TRENDING LOCATIONS TO VISIT THIS YEAR
Destination
Vacations
If you are looking for an exciting and affordable travel destination, consider the following locations.
1. Hawaii is a tropical paradise loved by all. It offers a rich marine life, unmatched underwater experiences, gorgeous landscapes, volcanoes, and interesting history. Of the six largest islands, Maui has the state’s most beautiful beaches - some with white sand and others with red or black sand. Oahu has Hawaii’s largest city and capital, Honolulu, which is known for Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor’s World War II memorials. The weather is perfect and there are endless opportunities for adventure. 2. Barcelona is both a beautiful city as well as a renowned beach town. It boasts a lively nightlife, lots of activities, and restaurants galore. There are amazing museums and galleries; Including the Picasso and Salvador Dali Museums, La Sagrada Familia, and other buildings by renowned architect Antoni Gaudi. Las Ramblas, the main walking street ends with a monument to Christopher Columbus honoring his discovery of the new world. 3. The Bahamas, which is made up of a series of islands, has the clearest turquoise water on the planet, as well as white sandy beaches.
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Underwater adventures abound dive for Spanish galleons, seek out the caves, or go sailing or fishing. The Bahamas offers a plethora of Eco-tourism options, from bird watching to hiking. Nassau offers a few cultural sites like Ardastra Gardens and the Conservation center, in addition to being the capital city, but the Bahamas is great for island hopping as well. Or just pick one of the great resorts and relax at the beach. 4. Tel Aviv, known as the nonstop city, is a vibrant and exciting city on the Mediterranean Sea. It offers beautiful beaches, great 18
cafes and restaurants, exciting night life and a 24 hour a day culture. History abounds and there are interesting museums including the Tel Aviv Museum and the Eretz Israel Museum which covers archeology, folklore, crafts and features an on-site excavation of 12th century-BC ruins. Tel Aviv is also the technology and financial center of Israel.
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
LONG ISLAND DECEMBER
DEC 7 | Annual Cutchogue Holiday House Tour 7th Annual Cutchogue Holiday House Tour: Experience A Day Filled with Holiday Cheer. On December 7th, 2019, the 7th Annual Cutchogue Holiday House Tour will be held. Spread joy and cheer with friends and family this holiday season by wining and dining your way through four stunning homes and The Old House. Self-guided tour, walk through beautifully festive houses, including Bay Breeze Inn, Blue Iris B&B, Milford Benjamin House and Sannino Vineyard B&B. cutchogueholidayhousetour.com NOV 22 - JAN 4 | Magic of Lights Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drivethrough holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Long Island’s favorite holiday tradition. One carload, one price. https://magicoflights. com/events/jonesbeach/
JANUARY
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Fire Island and Long Island. Learn about the nature of these marine mammals, why we find them “hauled out” on the beach in winter, and how you can help protect them. For more information and to register - email: FIIS_Information@ nps.gov or by phone: 631-281-3010 (wknds); 631-687-4780 (Tue-Fri) JAN 17 | Cowfish Wine Pairing Dinner feat. Macari Vineyards Come experience an amazing evening that happens only a few times each year, featuring five-courses expertly crafted by our chefs, with each off-menu course paired with a wine that celebrates Long Island’s Wine Country. Our chefs, along with the featured wineries, will join you to discuss this very unique menu, and how it was developed for the evening. http://bit.ly/lngisl-jan17 JAN 25 | Raise Your Glass Fest The Raise Your Glass Festival is coming to NYCB LIVE on Saturday, January 25. This is a star-studded event showcasing the area’s top wineries and food vendors. Guests will enjoy unlimited samples of wine, beer, spirits, and ciders in your souvenir tasting glass. Enjoy dozens of the area’s top gourmet foods from New York City’s best restaurants, food trucks, and vendors. For more info visit: http://nycblive.com (. . .continued on page 26)
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FEBRUARY
MARCH
FEB 7 - MAR 8 | Winterfest The 13th Annual Long Island Winterfestis slated to once again take over the forks of Long Island, NY. Across the east end, this five-week celebration includes local wine and craft beer tastings, live performances, art installations and local farm and culinary fare. Hotel and inn options range from modest to luxury, accommodating budgets of different scopes. For more info visit: https://longislandwinterfest.com
MAR 7, 21 | Barrel Tastings Join us for this special series of behind-the-scenes Barrel Tasting events. Tour our Production Facility and see where Pindar wines are made. Experience wine tastings directly from the barrel. Then, enjoy a private tasting served with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/lngisl-mar7
FEB 2 | Paradise Festival Escape the cold for a day and enjoy a touch of paradise in the winter garden at Planting Fields. The main greenhouse will be warm, bright and beautiful with lush tropical plants, colorful orchids, palm trees, begonias, ferns and more. We’ll have live music and other activities throughout the day. For more info visit: http://www.plantingfields.org
FEB 28 | Four Courses Four Wines Four Courses Four Wines Food Wine Pairing Event at Desmond’s at East Wind Long Island in Wading River, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. Join us for a delicious food and wine pairing event. You will enjoy a four course dinner with each course carefully paired with a complementary wine. Cheers. http://bit.ly/lngisl-feb28 26
MAR 1 | The Chocolate Expo The Chocolate Expo, America’s largest and most unique chocolate festival, will be returning to Long Island’s spectacular NYCB Presents Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, NY, on Sunday, March 1, 2020, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Visitors from near and far expected to enjoy treats from 80+ vendor booths and numerous entertainment inclusions at one of the largest air & space museums in the world! www.thechocolateexpo.com
MAR 12-22 | Jurassic World Live Your trip to Isla Nublar takes a terrifying turn after the Indominus rex escapes and causes chaos in the park! The adventure continues as you join forces with a team of scientists to unravel a corrupt plan and save Jeanie, an all-new dinosaur, from a terrible fate. Along the way, experience some of Jurassic World’s most iconic dinosaurs including (. . .continued on page 28)
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Blue the Raptor, Triceratops, Pteranodons and the mighty T. rex! Don’t miss Jurassic World Live! from March 12 – 22, 2020. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/lngisl-mar12
APRIL
APR 5 Music from China: Poetry in Music Classical poetry connects with Chinese musical works in traditional, contemporary and popular styles. A quintet of Chinese strings with Western flute performs music inspired by Shijing poetry from Confucian times to the great poets of the Tang and Song dynasties. Classical poetry offers a rich source of material for Chinese musical works in traditional, contemporary and popular styles. A quintet of Chinese strings with Western flute performs music inspired by Shijing poetry from Confucian times to the great poets of the Tang and Song dynasties. As arrangements of ancient melodies or modern creative works, they reflect the tone and sentiments of the timeless poetry. http://bit.ly/lngisl-apr5 APR 23 | Apollo 13 50th Anniversary On April 13, 1970, the Apollo 13 mission to the moon was rocked by an onboard explosion. The command module went dark. Earth was 200,000 miles away. The phrase so well known as “Houston, 28
we have a problem,” has become a cultural phenomenon quoted in books, movies, plays, and music. It’s shorthand for saying something has gone awry, sometimes terribly. The Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Countdown to Apollo at 50 celebrations continue on April 23rd as we celebrate the drama and heroism of the Apollo 13 mission. For more info visit: www.cradleofaviation.org
MAY
MAY 3 | The Color Purple The Tony Award-winning revival that exhilarated Broadway. With a soul-raising, score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, The Color Purple is an unforgettable and intensely moving revival of an American classic. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and Academy Award-nominated feature film, The Color Purple leaves its mark on the soul. Don’t miss your chance to be mesmerized at this joyous show. http://bit.ly/lngisl-may3 MAY 17 | Huntington Waterfront Festival & Craft Fair Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs starts off Huntington Safe Boating Week with the 8th annual Huntington Waterfront Festival. There will be a variety of booths featuring professional artists, photography, handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, antiques, (. . .continued on page 30)
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gift items, recreational equipment, boats, boating supplies and more. Enjoy locally crafted brew at the beer tent and indulge in the food truck cuisines. Live bands. Soon to be one of Long Islands’ top festivals. https://www.depasmarket.com
JUNE
JUN 6 | Chamber Orchestra of NY “The Chamber Orchestra of New York returns to the Adelphi PAC with a special FREE summer concert. This concert will include Bizet’s Carmen opera Suite and Copland’s Appalachian Spring, which concludes the evening. Respighi Prize winning pianist Christopher Goodpasture performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 (version for string orchestra). Reserve your tickets now for this exciting free concert.” http://bit.ly/lngisl-jun6 JUN 13 | Butterfly and Bird Festival Come to Sweetbriar’s annual Wildlife and Craft Fair for a day of fun and education It is also the grand opening of our enclosed Butterfly Garden. Along with this exciting event musical entertainment, crafts, games, face painting, animal shows, and craft vendors. Food and refreshments available for purchase. http://bit.ly/lngisl-jun13
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JUN 20 | 43rd Annual Kings Park Day 43rd ANNUAL Kings Park Chamber of Commerce sponsored event is a full day of fun for all. This street fair styled event will accommodate 130 exhibitors featuring art, photography, bird houses, jewelry, handcrafted designs and unique gift items. If you enjoy craft fairs, food festivals and live music mark your calendar. International food trucks. Shop for Dad & Grads! For more info visit: https://www.depasmarket.com/
JULY
JUL 4 | Stars Over Montauk Join us for the annual July 4th Fireworks by Grucci, at Umbrella Beach, Montauk. Witness the amazing sight, best viewed from locations in town, Umbrella Beach is 1/3 mile west of the Village. We have a tentative Rain date of July 5th. www.montaukchamber.com JUL 11-12 Montauk Historical Society Craft Fair Founded in 1971 on the grounds of the Second House Museum. Artisans from the East Coast will come to Montauk to show and offer their work for sale. The Montauk Historical Society presents two craft fairs each summer, one in July and one in August. All types of affordable arts and crafts are represented here on the grounds of the Second (. . .continued on page 32)
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House Museum.Proceeds benefit the restoration of the museum. http://montaukhistoricalsociety.org
commission a unique piece of original art made specifically for you! http://bit.ly/lngisl-aug14
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AUG 4 | Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band are returning to Jones Beach, Long Island this summer for a funfilled performance. The legendary singer and his band will perform at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh for one night only on Tuesday, Aug. 4 as part of his “Slack Tide” Tour 2020. Expect to hear some of his classic hits like “Margaritaville,” “Cheeseburger In Paradise,” “Boat Drinks” and more. Tickets officially go on sale on Monday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at LiveNation.com or by calling 800-745-3000. AUG 14-16 | Montauk Juried Art Show Beginning Friday at noon the Montauk Green transforms into an outdoor gallery of art. Walk the Green discovering incredible art creations in painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, mixed-media, woodworking and more. The artists creating these pieces are present throughout the event. If you do not see exactly what you want, speak with the artists and 32
SEP (TBA) | Garlic Festival Long Island’s ONLY Garlic Festival, an all-day celebration of the wonders of “Garliciana,” with festival vendors featuring a wide variety of garlic inspired foods, crafts, music and just plain garlic to eat and plant. You won’t believe the many different ways garlic can be used. Here’s a tasty sampling . . . garlic jellies, garlic soup, pickled garlic, and GARLIC ICE CREAM!! For more info visit: http://bit.ly/lngisl-sep-garlic SEP 26 | Pour the Core Long Island Pour The Core Long Island event will display products like various kinds of wines, spirits, sparkling wine, champagne, and delicatessen, oils & vinegar, beer product with ciders from local, national and international cider makers, plus a doughnut eating contest, food trucks, and more. For more info visit: www.pourthecore.com/longisland
OCTOBER
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Chamber. Live music in the gazebo . Long Island beers and wine, Oktoberfest style foods, rock climbing wall, inflatable rides,Farmers market, street painting and more. www.montaukchamber.com OCT 4 | Plainview Fall Fest Arts, Crafts, Fun Food, Live Entertainment And Kids Activities. Located In The Parking Lot Of The Beautiful Plainview - Old Bethpage Library. Show Is Rain Or Shine. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/lngisl-oct4
NOVEMBER
NOV (TBA) | Diwali Festival of Lights Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a joyous Hindu festival, held in October or November. It is particularly associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and marks the beginning of the fiscal year in India. It is India’s largest and
most important holiday of the year. The festival is so named from the lamps that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the light that protects them from spiritual darkness. Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains all over the world. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/lngisl-nov-diwali NOV 6 | Owl Prowl for Adults A magical opportunity to hear the Preserve’s native owls calling in the woods at night! We’ll learn how to identify owls by sight and sound, and how to attract these beneficial birds to your own backyard. Then we’ll head out to the woods for a very quiet guided night walk in search of owls and other nighttime wildlife using a fun, safe, and easy method. Ranger Eric will teach you how to develop your own night vision – flashlights are not needed! For more information visit: http://bit.ly/lngisl-nov6
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10 Year Countdown
To Retirement
Money See Where You Stand - It’s time to assess how prepared, or unprepared, you are financially for retirement. • Take a quick test: Assuming your retirement is about 10 years away, you want to have roughly seven times your current salary in savings, according to research from Fidelity. That puts you on the road to having about 10 times your final salary saved by retirement and maintaining your present standard of living. Retire before hitting 67 and you’ll need more saved; after, you’ll need less. • D . o a deeper dive: Plug your current numbers (such as earnings, savings and future pensions) into an online calculator to estimate your retirement income. Experts say you’ll need 75 to 80 percent of preretirement income to live well — debatable but a good starting point. • D . on’t despair: You have 10 years to act, by earning more, trimming expenses or delaying retirement. “Whatever you can do can only help,” says George Papadopoulos, a financial planner in Novi, Mich.
Save the easy way If you’re among the 82 percent of workers paid via direct deposit, save more by splitting your pay across accounts. Have your payroll department put part of each check into an online savings account, where it’s out of sight and out of mind. The direct-deposit users who split their deposits save up to $90 more per month than those who use another method to save, according to a recent study.
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Pad your nest egg If you already have significant savings in a 401(k), 403(b) or IRA, open a Roth IRA (in 2019 you can contribute up to $7,000 if you’re 50 or older), or put money into a regular taxable account. •
Why do it? You’re laying the groundwork for lower taxes later. Say you need a new roof on your house in retirement; If you take money from a 401(k) or traditional IRA, it is taxable as ordinary income, and you may end up in a higher tax bracket, explains Carolyn McClanahan, founder of Life Planning Partners. But you can pull your contributions from a Roth IRA tax free (earnings, too, if you’re at least 59½ and have had the Roth at least five years). You can also invest via a basic taxable brokerage account; when you sell securities, you’ll pay only (usually lower) capital gains taxes on the profits.
Pay down the mortgage The problem with a mortgage in retirement is that you may have to sell investments to cover payments. And sometimes that will be when the markets are down - the worst possible time to sell, says Shelley Giordano, chair of the Funding Longevity Task Force at the American College of Financial Services. Her advice: 1. In place of your monthly payments, make half payments every two weeks. Those 26 payments per year are the equivalent of 13 monthly payments, resulting in a faster payoff and lower total interest costs. 2. Got a tax refund? A bonus? A side job? Apply that to your principal. 3. Avoid refinancing your mortgage, since a new loan with a later payoff date means more of your monthly payment goes to interest expense, not an increase in your home equity. 4. Don’t use a home equity loan or line of credit for purchases. The new tax law makes that less attractive, says Giordano. And this is the wrong time to be growing your mortgage debt. 38
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Put new retirement savings to work Not sure where to invest additional money? Aim for growth, somewhere between a trip to Vegas and stuffing cash into your mattress. The sweet spot •. Balanced mutual funds: Seek a mix of stocks and bonds;
a 50/50 or 60/40 ratio of stocks to bonds is reasonable. • Target-date mutual funds: These balanced funds automatically adjust investments to lower risk as you age.
Conservative but sound • High-grade corporate bond funds • Money market accounts • U.S. government bond funds • Certificates of deposit and online savings accounts (See bankrate.com for Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.–insured banks offering higher rates.)
• Series I inflation-protected savings bonds (sold at treasurydirect.gov)
Work Prepare Your Plan B - Ask yourself these questions, and be honest. 1. Do I work in a stable and growing industry? 2. Do I work for a stable and growing company? 3. Is my heart still in it? Have you answered no to any? It’s time to update your LinkedIn profile and see what else is out there.
• Why do it: Only about half of workers cruise their way to a planned, voluntary retirement; the rest of us exit prematurely, often as a result of job loss or burnout. You still have time to regroup. “With 10 years to go, there is still enough runway to make a mark,” says career and retirement expert Nancy Collamer.
• .How to do it: You know the routine. Tell people who can help you. Sign up for job alerts on the go-to site in your industry. Browse the postings that interest you, and note the skills that employers are seeking.
• .Want to stay put? Get busy anyway. “Whether you drive a bus or work in a store or in a professional occupation, maximize your opportunities by building your capital,” Collamer advises. “Give talks or write articles to boost your profile, or take advantage of short-term training programs.” One option: Go to linkedin. com/learning and get online access to thousands of business, creative and technology courses for $30 per month.
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Miller, Mark and Powell, Robert, AARP (2019, Feb 6). Countdown to Retirement: 10 Years [Web log post]. Retrieved from https://www.aarp.org/retirement/planning-for-retirement/info-2019/10-year-countdown.html
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Travel in Style – by Bonnie Roseman
If there’s anything I’ve learned in my 35 years as a stylist, it’s to “carry on,” and by that of course, I mean take a carry-on bag! In order to make travel easier for my busy clients, I’ve spent years developing techniques to make traveling simple and fun. A carry-on bag is key to making your journey more enjoyable; no more hauling multiple bags, or worrying about losing your luggage, which can ruin your trip before you even begin! In my most recent trip abroad, I traveled to the Scandinavian countries before flying to Greece for a little sun in the Cycladic Islands. After that, it was off to Italy and over the Alps. All the while, I had just one bag with me. (. . .continued on page 44) 42
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To make the most of your luggage space, I suggest you wear your jeans and sneakers, and carry your leather jacket while you travel, to save space in your bag. Roll all items tightly! It saves space, and keeps everything from wrinkling. I usually prefer to stuff my undies and socks in my shoes. Select pieces with fabrics that can wash and hang to dry without needing to be pressed – it’s easier to keep things fresh and avoid using foreign cleaners that can be very expensive. Here are the basics for 6 weeks of traveling abroad across different climates. This short, gender-neutral list includes the basics for a great travel wardrobe. I recommend that your main wardrobe color for travel be black. It looks slimming on everyone, and doesn’t show dirt as easily. A few colorful tee tops can be added to give a little zip to your ensemble. All of these items will fit into your carry-on luggage and provide options for mixing and matching stylish looks while you see the world. You can then personalize your list by adding your toiletries, gloves, hat, or other essential accessories as needed.
TRAVEL WARDROBE Underwear 6 undergarments 6 pairs of socks Pajamas (your choice) Outerwear 2 tee shirts 2 button down shirts (one dressy, one casual) 2 pairs of pants (one jean, one black trouser) 1 pair of shorts 2 jackets (one leather, one raincoat) 1 cashmere sweater (pullover or cardigan) 1 bathing suit 1 basic black blazer (can be worn day or night) Accessories Scarves (colorful, lightweight) Belts (at least one black) Jewelry (a few pop pieces) 1 tie (traditional or bow tie) Shoes One heel or dress shoe One pair of flats (for day or night) One pair of sandals
Feel good, and look even better! Please contact me personally if you have any questions or would like to see my unique travel collection which can be dressed up or down. Bonnie@bonnieroseman.com | www.bonnieroseman.com | 917-209-0516 Bonnie Roseman Bio Fashion Designer. Style Consultant. Wardrobe Architect. The press has designated Bonnie Roseman as the ultimate fashion expert over the years. Featured on the NBC Today Show, People Magazine, and more, Roseman furthered her B-L-T brand by presenting her collection through the Home Shopping Network and Home Shopping Europe. Bonnie Roseman’s BLT has evolved into a full service boutique for women of all body types and lifestyles, featuring wrinkle-free fabrics and unique accessories that pack well and travel lightly wherever you go. Schedule with Bonnie and she’ll tell you all the secrets she’s been telling her clients for over 30 years. 44
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HOTEL Homewood Suites Melville.....................................11
CRUISES Prime Time Travel.....................................................43
INSURANCE Beth Hanlon Agency.......................Front Inside Cover Camille M. Carew - Allstate...........Back Inside Cover
DENTIST Total Dental Care.......................................................31
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LUXURY TRAVEL Prime Time Travel.....................................................43
STORAGE SOLUTIONS ShelfGenie of Long Island................ Front Cover, 5
MEDICAID Center for Elder Services............................... 22-23
THEATER The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center..........33
MEDICAL ALERT SERVICE United Lifeline............................................................35
THEATRE The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village............21 Theatre Three............................................................... 8
MOTOR COACH TOURS Prime Time Travel.....................................................43 MOVING & RELOCATION SERVICES KP Quality Inc...............................................................7 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village............21 Theatre Three............................................................... 8
TRANSPORTATION
The Trans Group - Educational Bus Transportation...19
TRUSTS & ESTATES O’Doherty & Cataldo...............................Back Cover WEALTH MANAGEMENT Frann Ziskin, CFP.......................................................15
PERFORMING ARTS Five Towns College....................................................11
WILLS O’Doherty & Cataldo...............................Back Cover
REAL ESTATE LAW Nieroda & Nieroda Attorneys At Law..............29
WILLS & PROBATE Nieroda & Nieroda Attorneys At Law..............29
REALTOR Pat Yovino - The Yovino Team.............................41
WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW Bronnberg & Henriquez PC...................................13
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Bronnberg & Henriquez PC...................................13
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