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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 Financial Professionals Are Compensated

How Financial Professionals Are Compensated

Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.

Personal Finance Calendar

Personal Finance Calendar

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

Long-Term-Care Needs

Long-Term-Care Needs

Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

 

Debunking Money Myths: Saving is Impossible in This Economy

Discover money-saving tips and challenges to help you build wealth and reach your financial goals, even in tough times.

Retirement Savings in Three Phases of Retirement

It’s vital to think about your retirement in these three key stages, so you can adequately plan for each.

Budgeting After a Divorce

Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.

The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.

Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions

Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?

Year-End Financial Moves to Maximize Your Momentum

Use these year-end financial strategies to help reduce taxes, protect assets, and move into the new year with momentum.

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Monthly Budget

Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

How Long Will Your Money Last?

See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.

Emergency Fund Calculator

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

Lifetime of Earnings

Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.

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Surprises

Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.

Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart

Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

Inflation and Your Portfolio

Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

Safeguard Your Digital Estate

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

Perception vs. Reality

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

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