The Internship: Just a Funny Movie or A Real Life Foot in the Door?

A New York City mom interviews a human resources expert for advice on going back to work.

Billy (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Owen Wilson) don’t exactly fit in with the other interns at Google. “They have more life experience than the age of most of our interns,” is how they’re described in the new blockbuster The Internship. After the two 40-something salesmen are laid off, they take internships at the leading search engine, which they hope will… [more]

July 2, 2012

City Savers

By Editor

Tutoring, Babysitting, Even Vacationing—There Are More Opportunities To Contain The Cost Of An NYC Childhood Than One Might Think

You don’t need to move to the suburbs to save money. (In fact, that usually doesn’t work, but more on that later). In my experience, there are ways to reduce the cost of almost any good or service you and your family enjoy as part of living in the city—it just takes a little creativity and moxie. I’ll get you… [more]

February 18, 2011

Her Financial Fitness

By Robin Saks Frankel

A Former J.P. Morgan Investment Executive Writes A Tell-All Guide For Women

In her new book, “Does This Make My Assets Look Fat?: A Woman’s Guide To Finding Financial Empowerment And Success,” JP Morgan financial adviser Susan Hirshman compares wealth management to something women tend to be familiar with: dieting. After all, healthy eating and healthy money management share a lot in common; both require planning and discipline, and both produce results when done… [more]

December 22, 2010

What’s The Plan?

By Molly O’Meara Sheehan

From Budgets To Wills To College Savings, A Primer On Financial Planning For Families

The joy a new baby brings to your life cannot be measured in dollars, but the claims he orshe will make on your bank account can. The average U.S. family now spends $222,360to rear a child from birth to age 18, according to an annual government survey. Evenwithout adding college tuition, New Yorkers are likely to spend much more, given… [more]

November 30, -0001

Money Matters

By Jean Halloran-Monaco

For New Parents Thinking About A Financial Plan, The Wall Street Journal Has A New Book With Tips For Cradle To College

Having your first baby is a time full of excitement. But while you’re busy learning the language of baby gear or brainstorming a name for your new bundle, you’ll also need to think about something less thrilling: finances. On that front, Stacey L. Bradford’s new book “The Wall Street Journal Financial Guidebook for New Parents,” is essential reading. The personal… [more]

November 30, -0001

Financing A Family

By New York Family Editorial Team

The Current Economy Has Many Parents Worrying About Money. Here’s Expert Advice On Everything From College Savings Plans To Everyday Budgeting

With more families than ever feeling overwhelmed about their finances, we thought it would be a good time to check in with some financial planners and experts for advice on key issues parents are concerned about. The good news is that it’s never too late to start getting your money matters in order. CREATING A BUDGET … [more]