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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

Early Lessons for Raising Financially Confident Kids

Early Lessons for Raising Financially Confident Kids

Simple, everyday strategies to help kids develop healthy money habits and financial confidence over time.

Simple 401k

Simple 401k

See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

Student Loan Refinance Calculator

Student Loan Refinance Calculator

Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.

 

How Stocks Work

Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.

Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples

Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Consider Keeping Your Life Insurance When You Retire

Reasons to retain your coverage into your retirement years.

Smart Retirement Habits for Retirement Success and Security

Build financial confidence and a fulfilling, secure retirement with habits that help protect your wealth and lifestyle.

The Big Pause

This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security

When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?

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Credit Card Payoff

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

Long-Term-Care Needs

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

Lifetime of Earnings

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

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

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

Comparing Mortgage Terms

Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.

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RE: Retirement

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

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Surprises

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

Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

Where Is the Market Headed?

We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"

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