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What Are the Objectives of Credit Management?
How you manage your credit can make or break your personal finances. Credit can be a helpful tool to get the things you need and want, and it can also lead to your financial downfall if you are not careful.
Update on Real Estate as New York Emerges
In this video, Russell along with guests Shaun Anders and Warren Goldberg, discuss where the real estate trends are heading now that New York residents are beginning to emerge from shelter in place, and adjust to finding a new normal in the midst of the current and continuing pandemic.
Family Matters - How to Navigate the New Insurance Market
In this video, Russell and guest speaker, Ross Karp of 3P Insurance, discusses how the current pandemic has impacted the insurance market, and share with you some insight on what to expect the insurance trends to look like moving into the future as we discover our new normal.
I Have Sinned
During volatile times, fear can cause us to make many mistakes with our money. Investing your funds regularly, and letting capital markets and compounding go to work for you is the best path to long term financial success.
Why and When Should I Review My Retirement Contributions?
If you would like to stay on track toward reaching your retirement goals, reviewing your contributions regularly, and making changes that align with your current circumstances and vision for the future is the best way.
Is COVID-19 Causing Family and Relationship Issues?
In this video, Russell Rivera along with guest and partner at Davidoff, Hutcher & Citron, LLP, Adam Citron, discuss family and relationship issues during and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as focus on such topics as divorce and child custody.
Your Money and Your Mind
In this video, Russell Rivera speaks with psychotherapist Andrew Kaplan about mindset in dealing with our current and new worlds, societal trauma, “resetting” or shifting your money script, and how your state of mind could be affecting your finances.
How to Live Debt-Free
Taking the necessary steps towards achieving a debt-free life takes hard work and perseverance, but it will allow you to live life with freedom to make the choices you want.
Using the Crisis to Organize Your Space & Your Mind
Watch Russell’s latest video, Using the Crisis to Organize Your Space & Your Mind, where he and his guest talk about effective strategies to get and keep your life organized through the crisis.
Marketing in the New Normal
In this video, Russell Rivera and guest Mr. Alex Griffin, Founder and CEO of Giggrabbers, talk about how you can expand your digital marketing and sales process while working from home or remotely. They discuss the current environment and share thoughts on post-coronavirus impacts on small businesses, gig workers, and solo entrepreneurs.
Business Continuity and Operational Resiliency
In this video, Russell Rivera talks about where the organizational trends were leaning before the COVID-19 crisis, how we adjust from an office to an at-home working environment, and what we can expect in the future.
Dividend Versus Growth Investments
It’s important to know the different types of investments and what they can do for your portfolio. A point of confusion for investors is sorting out the differences between dividend versus growth investments and determining which to choose.
6 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Everyone can benefit from new ways to make your home more energy-efficient. Taking simple steps, such as updating your appliances, can help lower your electricity bill while also lowering your overall impact on the environment.
CARES Act and PPP Round Two: An Update
In this video, Founder and President of Voice Wealth Management, Russell Rivera discusses what the Payroll Protection Program is and how it is designed to help individuals during the COVID crisis.
New York Real Estate - Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Crisis
In this video, Founder and President of Voice Wealth Management, Russell Rivera talks about real estate trends before heading into the COVID-19 crisis, how they are currently responding, and what we can expect in the future.
Helpful Tips to Develop and Practice Personal Resilience
Life is unpredictable and can often throw many curveballs at us. Developing personal resilience is a way that we can come out the other side of adversity with a different view, and many times, more opportunity and success.
What are the Differences Between an Individual Stock and ETF?
While most investors have a basic knowledge of individual stocks, learning about other common investing vehicles, such as ETFs and how they may be a good alternative for you, could prove to add a greater return on your investment.
Staying Mentally and Physically Fit While Socially Distancing
In this video, Russell Rivera discusses how health and nutrition trends are different now during the age of COVID, and how you can get or stay mentally and physically fit while having to stay at home.
Effectively Communicating With Video Conferencing
In this video, Russell discusses and shares ways to professionally and effectively communicate through video conferencing while we are all having to work virtually during this current pandemic.
Estate Planning and the CARES Act
In this video, President and Founder of Voice Wealth Management, Russell Rivera talks about whether or not there is a need to revisit your estate plan during this current crisis and what actions can you can be taking during this time given the new governmental guidelines.