by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Aug 6, 2019 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
What to do about a falling stock market, social media and the “age of envy”, a sneaky marketing technique to watch out for, and the link between exercise and happiness. This week’s fresh finds. Easily distracted? Drown out the commotion with this neat alternative to...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Aug 2, 2019 | In the News
This back to school season, get the kids on schedule, while teaching them—and reminding yourself—about money management. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jul 29, 2019 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Retirement planning, the benefits of playing outside, how we interpret the past, and why it’s so hard to predict the future. This week’s fresh finds. Don’t trust everything you read in the history books. It’s amazing what happens when kids play outside. Think you can...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jul 22, 2019 | Cash Flow Concerns, Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Our weekly take on news and information that is good for you. Not just about money, we highlight some of the most useful content the internet has to offer, straight to your inbox weekly. Struggling to find a book that resonates with you? Here are 100 books for the...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jul 15, 2019 | Cash Flow Concerns, Estate Matters, Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Our weekly take on news and information that is good for you. Not just about money, we highlight some of the most useful content the internet has to offer, straight to your inbox weekly. Financial friction getting between you and your partner? Here’s some helpful...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jul 12, 2019 | In the News
As terrible as it for your finances, owning two cars is often unavoidable. Take two working parents, add kids and you have a strong convenience-based case for paying the many costs of owning and maintaining a pair of vehicles. Add a home in the suburbs and the...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jul 8, 2019 | For Business Owners, Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Our weekly take on news and information that is good for you. Not just about money, we highlight some of the most useful content the internet has to offer, straight to your inbox weekly. Do you struggle with productivity? Taking this Harvard Business Review test can...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jul 1, 2019 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Our weekly take on news and information that is good for you. Not just about money, we highlight some of the most useful content the internet has to offer, straight to your inbox weekly. Are you a procrastinator? This Tim Urban article presents a tool for...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jun 27, 2019 | In the News
One of the biggest concerns investors have is outliving their money – and it’s often their financial advisors who tell them if this fear could become a reality. This discussion is more challenging today due to volatile stock markets, low returns for fixed-income...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jun 25, 2019 | In the News
After tightening mortgage standards to rein in over-borrowing, the Trudeau government says it wants to help young people get the keys to their first home. The new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI), first announced in the federal budget, is set to roll out on...