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Advice September 9, 2026
The Estate Tax “Cliff” In New York: What You Need To Know
New York’s estate tax rules are notoriously complex, and for many families, unexpectedly harsh. One of the biggest pitfalls is...
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Advice September 9, 2026
The Problem With the 60/40 Portfolio
For decades, financial advisors have leaned on the “sixty-forty” portfolio as the gold standard on how someone should invest. Put...
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Advice September 8, 2026
It’s OK To Take Care Of Yourself
It’s OK To Take Care Of Yourself As you know if you are a regular reader of my column, I...
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Advice September 8, 2026
DATING FORUM
Question I recently listened to the 5TJT podcast in which you were interviewed by Esta and Larry Gordon and something you said...
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Advice September 8, 2026
Serenity Now
It’s Kinda Chic To Get Acupuncture It’s kinda chic to get acupuncture whether it is for the first time, or...
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Advice September 2, 2026
What’s Sitting In Your Old 401(k)?
Even the most organized homes have that one spot. A junk drawer in the kitchen, a storage closet in the...
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Advice September 2, 2026
The Happiness Gene
I just got back from Thailand where I took my daughter for her bat mitzvah trip. It was just the two of...
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Advice August 26, 2026
Helping Your Kids Without Sinking Your Own Retirement
It’s no secret that managing expenses is a real challenge for a lot of families in our community. Even relatively...
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Advice August 26, 2026
Experiencing Elul
In our daily morning prayers, most of us close off the Korbanos section by reciting the lesson of Rabbi Yishmael which enumerates...
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Advice August 19, 2026
We Weren’t Built To Do This Alone
I was talking to my brother (one of our more serious conversations) and he said something that actually made me...
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Advice August 18, 2026
Reflecting On Earned Milestones
This week, I am moving two of my children into college. Even writing that sentence feels slightly surreal. One is...
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Advice August 18, 2026
The 5-Cent Retirement Plan
A few months ago, my four-year-old son discovered the bottle deposit machines outside Gourmet Glatt, and thus was born a...
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Advice August 12, 2026
When Different Perspectives Lead To Better Investing
Several weeks ago, readers of this publication may have noticed an unusual exchange. One of us (Jack) published an article...
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Advice August 12, 2026
The Lesson Of The Lost Luggage
This summer, UPS lost my 12-year-old daughter’s suitcase on its way to sleepaway camp. And of course, they didn’t lose...
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Advice August 11, 2026
The Ralph Difference: Why Heritage and Quality Matter When Choosing Your Wig
Since 1966, Ralph has defined luxury in hair craft, pairing international sophistication—from New York and Miami to Paris and Italy—with...
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Advice August 11, 2026
Touro University Launches New School of Business and Names Veteran Business School Leader Dr. Lawrence G. Singleton as Founding Dean
Touro University President Dr. Alan Kadish announced the launch of a new integrated School of Business, bridging the university’s undergraduate...
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Advice August 11, 2026
Bench Warrant
In last week’s article (“Pew Research”), I explored some of the welcoming and not-so-welcoming experiences I’ve had when visiting various...
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Advice August 5, 2026
Returning To School: A Challenge Beyond The Standard Checklist
As schools prepare to open, I receive numerous calls, emails and texts from colleagues and friends who work in yeshivas...
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