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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.



Helpful Content

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

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The Wild West of Data Theft

The Wild West of Data Theft

Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.

The Financial Literacy Crisis

The Financial Literacy Crisis

Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.

 

How to Effectively Budget as a Couple

Be sure that you agree on how to go about combining your finances as a couple before discussing how you'll handle expenses.

What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures

Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.

Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets

An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.

Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)

Explaining Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) and their benefit to estate strategy.

A Primer on Dividends

A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."

Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

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Wedding Budget Calculator

Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

College Savings

See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.

Emergency Fund Calculator

Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

How Can I Save a Million Dollars?

See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.

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The Cycle of Investing

Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

Safeguard Your Digital Estate

If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?

Choosing a Mortgage

Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.

Perception vs. Reality

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

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