We all want the best for our kids. And New York City offers some pretty amazing private schools. But is private school a good financial decision for your family? What is Costs I took these prices for the 2013-2014 school years from the websites of selected private schools in Brooklyn and Manhattan (try not to [...]
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Financial Planning Checklist for New Parents
This article appeared first at local parenting blog A Child Grows in Brooklyn. New parents are busy. When it comes to financial planning, they just want to make sure they are doing the right things for them and not missing anything important. Perfect for this situation: a checklist! There are eight items on my financial [...]
Naked with Cash … at ConsumerismCommentary.com
I was recently chosen to participate in a series of posts called, “Naked with Cash” at popular blog ConsumerismCommentary.com. Participants will “reveal” their financial details on a monthly basis. Readers and a team of Certified Financial Planner™ practitioners will comment on their progress and hopefully make helpful suggestions. “Team Sara” will include two of the [...]
How to Save Money on Food (Even if You Are a Terrible Cook)
I’m a terrible cook. I appreciate good food and I love my garden, but cooking never came naturally to me. Back in my single days, I used to call for takeout when I got off the subway after work, timing it so that the delivery guy and I would arrive at my apartment at the [...]
Divorce & Your Money: Real Estate
This is the eighth post in my “Divorce & Your Money” series. “Who gets the house?” is the biggest question for many divorces. Your answer comes down to three options: Sell it now. The couple could agree to put the house or apartment on the market, sell it, and split the proceeds 50/50 or otherwise. [...]
Building Financial Confidence (My Video Debut!)
I was thrilled to recently be a part of “The Karen Walrond Show,” a web TV show with episodes at CafeMom.com. The topic of our discussion was “building financial confidence”. Karen made the point – which I often find to be true – that many women handle their family’s day to day finances (like balancing [...]
Tag Sale Economics
Ever consider having a tag sale to clean out your closet and make a few bucks? I actually did it this summer! Here is my story, and a few things I learned along the way: I’ve been talking about have a tag sale for years. I decided to finally do it over Memorial Day weekend [...]
Business and Personal: Keep ‘Em Separated
Are you running your personal and business expenses out of the same account? If so, you are not alone. I find that many freelancers, independent contractors, or entrepreneurs make the same financial mistake. Here are some of the benefits of separating your business and personal bank accounts: Clear Financial Picture of Your Business Were you [...]
Your Financial Garden in 5 Easy Steps
My core clientele are busy professionals and entrepreneurs. They are ready to get serious about building their financial future, but don’t know where to start, and don’t have time to figure it out. Maybe I’ve been spending too much time in mine, but I think it’s a lot like tending a garden, and there are [...]
How We Saved $50,000 Per Year
The last few years have been tough on many. If you don’t know someone who has been downsized, changed careers, or experienced wild fluctuations in their income, I’m not sure where you have been. Many people feel that cutting expenses is overwhelming or impossible. I decided to share my story to show it can be [...]
About Sara Stanich
Sara Stanich is a Certified Financial Planner, CFP® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, CDFA™. She provides financial planning advice and investment management services for her clients, who include entrepreneurs, growing families, couples going through divorce, and persons preparing for retirement.
