Key aide to Mamdani involved in selecting NYC judges is a ‘special adviser’ to a law firm facing serious fraud allegations
A close associate of Mayor Zoran Mamdani, who plays a role in selecting judicial candidates, has been linked to a Manhattan law firm now under scrutiny for alleged involvement in a large-scale insurance fraud operation. Ali Najmi, an election attorney regarded by Mr. Hitzoner as a “brother” and who was instrumental in the Democratic Socialists’ […]
Mirjana Pajkovic, a key figure, resigns along with her husband, presidential adviser Dejan Vuksic, due to a sex tape controversy in Montenegro.
Montenegrin Officials Resign Amid Leaked Sex Tape Scandal A leaked sex tape featuring two high-profile Montenegrin government officials—a married presidential aide and a notable subordinate—has led to their surprising resignations. Recently, Mirjana Pajković, who previously headed the Human Rights Promotion and Protection Department within the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights, made an announcement regarding […]
Change my mind. I believe having a selection of ETFs is more beneficial than hiring a financial adviser, whose charges will reduce your returns. Do you agree?
“Why should I hire a financial advisor when I can just invest in ETFs or a mix of ETFs focused on healthcare and tech? It seems unnecessary to pay advisor fees when those investments are generally low-cost. Advisors frequently buy and sell, racking up extra expenses on top of their fees. It feels like they […]
Change my mind. I believe having a collection of ETFs is more beneficial than hiring a financial adviser, as their fees can reduce your earnings. Do you disagree?
Question about Financial Advisors versus ETFs “Why pay a financial advisor when you can just buy an ETF or a portfolio of ETFs made up of healthcare and tech? You avoid those advisor fees, and it seems like a more manageable investment compared to mutual funds or professional help. Plus, ETFs are usually low cost. […]
DeSantis Adviser Involved in Controversial Scandal Affecting Florida GOP Gubernatorial Primary Undercard
DeSantis Faces Internal Struggles Amid Influencer Fallout Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, has encountered significant challenges within his administration. A top adviser acknowledged mistakes that have impacted efforts to oppose President Donald Trump in the competitive Republican gubernatorial primary. These issues have led to pressure on DeSantis to resign. Christina Pushaw, an influential figure […]
Trump’s housing proposal would permit using 401(k) funds for down payments, according to an adviser.
Trump Administration to Allow 401(k) Withdrawals for Home Purchases On January 16, the White House indicated that the Trump administration is planning to allow individuals to use some of their retirement savings for a home down payment. Economic adviser Kevin Hassett mentioned in an interview that specifics would be revealed next week. “We’re going to […]
Mamdani, a crime transition adviser, previously expressed indifference to whether protesters destroyed Target.
Recently resurfaced footage shows one of Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s transition advisers on crime expressing a strong opinion about Black Lives Matter protests in a way that might raise eyebrows. Tamika Mallory, chosen as part of the mayor’s community safety committee, made her comments during tense demonstrations in Minneapolis following George Floyd’s death in 2020. In […]
Zelensky chooses new adviser that Trump described as ‘terrible’ before Paris discussions with Witkoff and Kushner
WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet with U.S. peace envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Paris on Tuesday. This comes just a day after he chose former Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland as his new economic adviser. Interestingly, he characterized her as “very capable,” despite the fact that President Donald […]
Widow of taxi driver who was robbed and stabbed by a Zohran Mamdani adviser speaks out: ‘He is a criminal’
Controversy Surrounds Mayor-Elect’s Advisory Appointments The widow of a taxi driver who was robbed nearly three decades ago expressed her outrage over a recent decision by Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. This decision involved appointing Mysonne Linen, a former inmate and activist with ties to the robbery, to the mayor’s transition committee focused on criminal justice. In […]
“I would rather put off making a decision.” My wife died at 59, but the adviser mishandled her $400K IRA, and now I believe I need to start RMDs sooner than I’d prefer. I need assistance.
My wife passed away in January 2023 at the age of 59 and had a traditional IRA that had never seen any distributions. I was the sole beneficiary. After her death, a financial planner set up an IRA in my name. I opened a new account and rolled over her assets there. This new account […]