Hochul discloses the amount she spent on NYC congestion pricing tolls last year.
Gov. Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Payments Revealed ALBANY – Governor Cathy Hochul’s office disclosed on Wednesday how much it has been contributing to New York City’s congestion pricing after inquiries from the Post regarding its agreement with the MTA. According to an announcement from her office, the state police collected about $1,019 in congestion fees for […]
This is the amount of snow Winter Storm Fern brought to NYC, with more expected soon.
A significant winter storm hit New York City on Sunday, bringing a level of snowfall not seen in years. More winter weather may be anticipated in the near future. By 1 a.m. Monday, Washington Heights recorded the highest accumulation from Winter Storm Fern, with nearly 14.9 inches. This information comes from the National Weather Service. […]
This is when NYC will experience a severe snowstorm and the amount of snow expected.
Winter Storm Fern Approaching New York City A significant winter storm is on its way to New York City, with forecasts suggesting it could bring as much as 16 inches of snow, starting between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m. this Sunday. However, the most severe impacts are anticipated in the western and northern suburbs of […]
I believed I had to reach a specific amount to retire well. Losing my job at 58 shifted my perspective.
Reflecting on Layoffs and Retirement When I lost my job in November, I was already more than halfway into my company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). I had this notion that just a couple more years of work could allow me to leave the traditional job scene behind and dive full-time into my passion project. […]
Individual investors put a historic amount of money into silver, leading to a crowded market.
Retail Investors Drive Silver Buying Surge Retail investors are currently flocking to silver, resulting in it being labeled the most crowded commodity trade right now, according to a recent report from Vanda Research. Over the last month, retail investors have funneled about $921.8 million into silver-backed ETFs, including the iShares Silver Trust. Just on Wednesday, […]
Historic Shohei Ohtani home run ball sold for surprisingly low amount
Shohei Ohtani’s famous home run ball, which many anticipated would sell for millions, concluded its auction at just $292,800. The ball, hit during his incredible Game 4 performance in the NLCS at Dodger Stadium in October, was auctioned off on a Wednesday night. It was initially expected to attract bids of at least $1 million, […]
January’s initial 2026 Social Security payments will provide a larger amount for beneficiaries.
Social Security recipients are gearing up to receive their first benefit checks for January 2026, depending on the administration’s payment schedule related to their birth dates. The earliest a beneficiary could see their payment is January 14th. Thanks to a 2.8% cost of living adjustment, these checks will reflect an increase announced in October. However, […]
Joe Biden receives the highest presidential pension ever: A glance at his record-setting $417,000 yearly amount.
Joe Biden’s Record-Breaking Presidential Pension Former US President Joe Biden is set to retire with the largest government-funded pension in history, amounting to $417,000 annually. This surpasses his current presidential salary of $400,000. According to Vice President Demian Brady from the National Taxpayers Association Foundation, Biden’s lengthy political career—including tenures as a senator, vice president, […]
If You Had Invested $1,000 in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF 33 Years Ago, This is the Amazing Amount You’d Have Today
Overview of the S&P 500 and SPDR S&P 500 ETF The S&P 500 stands out as an accessible and effective choice for long-term buy-and-hold investors. Since its launch in 1993, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) has achieved over 2,700% in returns. Currently, it is among the largest ETFs available, managing more than $700 billion […]
Copper prices increase by the largest amount in more than ten years
Copper prices are poised for their largest annual rise in over ten years, driven by factors such as U.S. tariffs, supply challenges, and fears of global shortages. In December, prices for the red metal exceeded $12,000 per tonne, marking a surge of over a third in 2025. This increase is the largest since 2009, a […]