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On Point Financial

Jeff Birnbaum

140 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10024

(212) 874-1790
 

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Your Financial Future

Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges come opportunities and potential rewards for those who invest the time and thought into planning for the future.  It can seem like a daunting task when you are tackling the process, especially when so many factors are constantly changing.  You do not need to tackle it alone.

We are here to work with you to make sure all the pieces of your financial life work together like a well-oiled machine, guiding you to get from where you are now to where you want to be.

Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance.  We hope they are helpful.  However, they are only tools.  Ultimately, they can never replace the type of financial planning that we practice--planning personalized for you by people who take the time to learn about your personal situation, including your dreams and goals, fears and apprehensions.

We know you are more than inputs plugged into a computer algorithm.  You are a unique individual.  Your specific situation requires solutions tailored for you.

We chose to become financial planners because we enjoy helping people.  Let us know if we can help you.



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Inflation & Your Money

It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.

Investments

Investments

You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.

 

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Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.

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How to help determine life insurance needs to provide for your family after you pass away.

Monthly Memberships

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Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.

IRA Income

Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

Comparing Investments

Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.

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Social Security Tax Estimator

Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.

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In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.

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Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.

RE: Retirement

How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

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What is your plan for health care during retirement?

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