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UNITED STATES—It has certainly been a long time coming, but it won't be very long now until the high-speed rail service from San Francisco to Los Angeles finally becomes operational. However, for those wishing to travel further afield and those who would prefer to visit Las Vegas by train, rather than drive or fly there, an additional service is being...

UNITED STATES—I was recently at my local mall doing a bit of shopping and I was a bit surprised by the things that I saw. You might be thinking what am I referencing? I’m not talking about the foot traffic. Not talking about the parking. Not talking about the prices. I’m talking about the retailers. It seems whenever I...

UNITED STATES—Last week I wrote a column about the shooting that transpired at my Alma Mater, Michigan State University that left 3 students killed and 5 others seriously injured. The mass shooting did strike me in a way that I hadn’t expected. Perhaps it is not just the fact that I am very familiar with the school and the...

UNITED STATES—Everyone considering investing in a publicly traded company is likely familiar with the term – corporate action. It signifies an event brought upon via a decision of a business entity’s board of directors and may get authorized by its shareholders with sizable ramifications on the company’s future. A dividend is one of the more popular corporate actions regarding equities...

UNITED STATES—Being able to travel is one luxury not everyone can afford, or can they? Luxury travel is no longer something you only dream about. Now, there are so many ways to see the world without going broke. If you're already planning your next adventure, here are five tricks to help you make your next vacation as luxurious as...

UNITED STATES—San Francisco is home to some of the world's biggest companies and iconic landmarks. But guess what? It's also home to some of the world's renowned casinos. Gamblers love online games available at the casino of the kings, but traditional venues are just as popular in Golden Gate city. If you happen to go there, perhaps you could spin...

UNITED STATES—It is unfortunate that we are having this conversation yet again, but another mass shooting has transpired in the United States, this time on the college campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. For me, this is quite personal as an alumnus of the university, in addition to having a niece who currently attends the school as...

UNITED STATES—I tell this to people all the time. We all are born with a gift. What that gift is, some of us discover fairly quickly, for others it takes almost a lifetime to discover it. However, when you discover that gift you do your best to ensure it flourishes. My gift is my ability to write. I can...

UNITED STATES—I am just going to say it because some people will not say it: Super Bowl LVII was not that great. Perhaps, it could be that last minute ‘holding’ call by NFL officials that turned an extremely competitive and fun game into a dud of a disaster as the clock just ran down. Yes, the NFL officiating has...

UNITED STATES—Hi Toni: I met with you in late 2021 for a Toni Says personalized Medicare consultation. I have a quick question regarding travel outside the United States because I’m planning a trip to Greece next month. A friend recently gave me Medicare advice that now has me very confused.  She told me that some Medicare Plans, such as Plan...