Buckle Up For A Bumpy Social Media Platform Ride
We don’t love change, let’s be honest. But change is de rigueur on social media platforms so buckle up and prepare for the ride.
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Category: Columns
Rockland County voices from our editors and guest columnists
Minimum Wage To Rise Again In New York — Are You Ready?
As part of the 2016-17 State Budget, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation enacting a statewide $15 minimum wage plan that will increase earnings of an estimated 2.1 million New Yorkers, in all industries across the state.
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Retailers Face Tough Decisions As China Tariff Pressures Mount
Almost all retailers are now feeling the pinch across their product lines. And, amid fears that what began as a temporary negotiating tool by the U.S. may become standard operating procedure in long-term trans-Pacific trade.
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Crowdfunding Your Way Into Real Estate Investment
The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act created an exemption under the federal securities laws so that crowdfunding can be used to raise equity capital from the general public.
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FHA Makes Financing More Accessible For Condo Owners
The Federal Housing Administration will now allow individual unit approval and is taking other steps to loosen requirements that make these properties eligible for FHA financing.
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IRS Ruling Props Up HSAs
With the recent passage by the Department of Treasury, we are now addressing this population of employees. This ruling will cover medication and testing, below the deductible, for chronic illness which includes diabetes, asthma, depression and heart failure.
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Subject Lines Are An Important Selling Tool
The best way to cut through the clutter and gain subscribers’ attention is with a killer subject line
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New Rent Laws To Negatively Impact Landlords
The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 changes the way landlords have conducted business for nearly a century. The package of protections extends to all New York renters, including here in Rockland.
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One Financial Advisor’s Washington Wish List
While conditions have improved significantly in the last couple of years (lower regulation and corporate tax rates), conditions are still not ideal.
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Sending Email? Your Window Is 3 Seconds
Here’s a primer on successful email writing for anyone doing business.
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