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Millennials, Money and Marie: Protecting Our Family

Life Update Time What’s new in the Weitzman household? Well, I had food poisoning which took me a week to fully recover from. When you are pregnant it can be dangerous, but I tried to keep hydrated and took it easy so that my body could recover. Baby was fine, but I think he was[…]

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Millennials, Money and Marie: Health Insurance Headaches

Life Updates We have crossed the halfway mark on pregnancy which feels great! Kind of…ok, I’m exhausted all the time and now wearing what I call “Steve Urkel pants” to fit over the bump, but otherwise great! We also got to see baby Weitzman again on the ultrasound and watch the little arms and legs[…]

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How to Get Started on Estate Planning

For those Millennials (and Baby Boomers- don’t think you’re off the hook!) who own and home or have a family, estate planning is something you absolutely must do.  I see so many people avoiding it because they don’t want to have those what-if conversations with their partner or they don’t want to pay an attorney.[…]

Millennials, you are not invincible. Consider your need for life insurance.

Why Do Millennials Need Life Insurance?

Many Millennials are delaying traditional life milestones that 20- and 30-somethings in the past would have already achieved such as getting married, buying a house or starting a family. We have a lot on our plates trying to achieve our goals of paying off student loans, saving for retirement or starting a business.  Believe me,[…]

Having a baby is expensive. Make a budget and stick to your plan.

Then Comes Baby

Then comes baby in an $899 baby carriage.  Yes, if you want to be strolling around town in the UPPAbaby Vista then that’s what it will cost, and that’s before the snack tray and cup holder.  Having a baby is expensive any way you look at it. In areas major metropolitan areas like New York[…]

Millennials can learn how to maximize their group benefits during open enrollment.

For Millennials and Gen Y, It’s Open Enrollment Season

It’s that time of year again for many employees: open enrollment for group benefits. This means you have a relatively small window of time to select or change the various elections offered to you. My friends at CNBC were kind enough to invite me back to On The Money to discuss the topic. You can watch[…]