How to Win the “Client of the Month Award”

Today’s “Client of the Month Award” goes to Mrs. S. because of how she stepped out of her comfort zone and decided to understand her investments. 
Who handles the money? 
For convenience, many couples select one partner to handle the investment decisions. It’s OK to do that if that person has more expertise or enjoys dealing with the family’s finances…. Read more

Who Benefits from Your Investments
Who Benefits from Your Investments

People struggle to find a good birthday gift for their parents, but my children know the trick. They can always buy me a book by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, z”l. From their most recent present, Lessons in Leadership, I discovered that Rabbi Sacks’ conclusion, “Seven Principles of Jewish Leadership,” corresponds to some of the most important financial planning lessons. … Read more

The Most Important Number in Your Investment Statement
The Most Important Numbers in Your Investment Statement

Here’s a valuable idea that could provide a real breakthrough in the way you look at your brokerage statement. Even if you feel overwhelmed with all the details in your brokerage statement, there’s a simple way to find the most important numbers. 
No sense focusing on the cents 
One of my clients appreciated that I had spent a lot of time teaching her how all of her investments worked,… Read more