by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | May 3, 2010 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Saving money is simple, but not always easy. Saving Money Tip#1 – Cook your meals If after reading that tip, you are still here, that is a good sign. For many, the idea of cooking most meals at home is simply too overwhelming to consider. Keep reading though,...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Apr 24, 2010 | Musings, Risk Management, We Think You Might Enjoy...
I admit it, I love Las Vegas. The weather, the shows, the restaurants and yes….the casinos. So how do I reconcile my healthy relationship with, and respect for, money with the fun of slot machines? Well, as with so many other things I set a budget and stick to...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Apr 16, 2010 | All About Investing, Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Some of our clients call us nags and we thank them for the compliment. Actually, because we believe in complete professional transparency, we tell prospective clients up front that nagging is part of our job. As a result, 95% of our clients have well crafted Wills...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Apr 13, 2010 | Cash Flow Concerns, We Think You Might Enjoy...
We just received our first electricity bill featuring the new Time-of-Use rates. Since receiving the details of the new rates a few months ago, in our home we have been trying to shift our energy usage to the off-peak times as much as possible. Why? Well, the cost...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Apr 7, 2010 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
One of the advantages of starting a home based business is that you can write off a variety of expenses related to the business. If the expenses result in a loss for the business, that loss can offset other income on your personal tax return. Be careful though, after...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Mar 31, 2010 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
I can’t decide what the subject of my first blog entry should be. The indecision has delayed the start of this fabulous blog about all things money. My concerns have been: What if no one reads it? And if people read it, what if they don’t like it? You...
