“Do you pay your kids an allowance? How much? When did you start?” It’s one of those topics that comes up every once in while with our clients, as well
Can You Afford Private School?
“Can we afford private school?” is a question we’ve been getting from clients for years. In fact, we wrote about what it costs (and what it really costs) back in
The Special Needs Industrial Complex
I know from experience that parenting a special needs child can be emotionally draining and financially stressful. In this article, we will lay out the fees and costs of having
Tips to Save Money When Buying a Car
There are two kinds of people: those who like cars and those who don’t care about them. I’m one of the former; people who are better at building wealth are
Five Questions About 529 Plans
Have you been considering opening a 529 college savings plan? Saving for a child’s education is also an important goal for many of my clients, and 529 Plans are often
Monthly Economic Update
I’m excited to go meet my friends’ new baby this month. She will be almost three months old, so hopefully she will still have that great baby head smell. Her
What to Do When Starting a Family Doesn’t Come Easily
Many of our clients are women in their 30s and 40s, married or not, who are successful in their careers and thinking about having a child (or going for a
Last Minute Money Moves for 2020
Congratulations, you survived 2020! There are only a few weeks left in the year, but still enough time for a few money moves. Many economic commentaries have noted a “K-Shaped”
Thoughts on Leaving NYC …
After nearly 25 years, 2 degrees from NYU, 13 apartments, 2 boroughs, 5 neighborhoods, 2 cats, 1 husband, three kids and one dog, we packed up and left my favorite
