Business/Finance

COJO Flatbush Tax Prep Coordinator Benjamin Herman says he’s especially excited about COJO’s capacity to help even more people this year.

As in life, there can often be different paths up the mountain – and different strategies to scale it. If your current strategy is not working for you, look for a new one.

One of my most interesting observations is that the folks who accumulated the most assets were often not the ones with the highest incomes.

I believe that the value of a competition like this is severely diminished if there’s no opportunity to learn from or about the competitors’ strategies.

The rule of thumb is to have three to six months’ worth of expense money in your account as a cushion in case a need arises.

Each cast and crew member is to be commended not just for staging a series of performances every night the week before finals, but for carving out time in their busy lives and heavy dual curriculum to learn their lines, create the scenery, practice, etc.

I shared with my kids that many teachers in impoverished countries didn’t have internet access at home ... they couldn’t afford to use the (very slow) dial-up access for very long, and the bandwidth wouldn’t be able to accommodate Zoom.

When deciding where to live, there may be a tradeoff between the percentage of your income that goes towards housing costs and the number of options for frum amenities which are more plentiful in high cost of living communities.

Next time you find yourself burdened by the weight of a task, know that you aren’t G-d and that it’s okay to ask for some assistance.

Moshe's actions on top of the hill displayed a complete trust in G-d that deeply affected everyone. By emulating Moshe, the people became worthy of salvation.

You may be surprised how many companies would be open to having the right candidate work remotely regardless of their location.

It is important to take a step back to appreciate our ability to track and measure time, one of the prime examples and expressions of freedom in the Torah.

I lacked belief in myself and my innate talents. Growing up in Pharaoh's home I learned a great deal about leadership, however I also noticed the tension between “being there for the masses and being there for the missus,” that is, my wife.

Housing is the obvious example of potential cost-saving by moving. I am always astounded when friends and clients in other parts of the country tell me how much they spend to purchase a new home.

Yosef had committed 14 years of his life to what was likely a very demanding role in the public spotlight, with thousands, if not millions, depending upon him. Perhaps Yosef decided that it was OK to step down.

As the secular year draws to a close, it’s a great opportunity to review not just our contributions to our family, community and workplaces, but to evaluate our spiritual performance and consider our spiritual legacy.

None of these strategies are easy, but they may all be effective when taken seriously.

Although the environments in which Yosef finds himself are radically different, upon closer inspection, he plays a similar role in each of these situations.

How does one approach a career in a field with so many options, where it is unclear what step will come next, and how one’s career trajectory will play out?

Some readers may be concerned about putting all their money into the stock market since its fluctuations can be nerve-racking.

If there is one lesson that we can learn from this, it is that no matter the degree of our success, all of our accomplishments come from one source: on high.

Downsizing is a great time for retirees to go through their own things and dispose of items that they no longer need. It’s also a great opportunity to gift more sentimental items to children, grandchildren, or charity.

Many people can list their weaknesses with relative ease (just don’t do that on an interview please!), but have a harder time claiming their unique strengths.

Let’s remember that we are “Children of Israel” and in our DNA is the courage to continue, and even the ability to thrive, despite the struggles we face.

As we approach the biggest travel period of the year, be open to striking up a conversation with the person standing in line with you before boarding, or seated next to you on the plane or bus.

You will hear all about the investments on which your friends made a windfall but will never hear about the duds that cost them a fortune.

Regardless of where you are in life, start preparing now for the next time you are asked, ‘Tell me about yourself.’

In FY 2019, JCF distributed 23 percent of assets, well above the industry average.

Forget every business manual out there, Eliezer Gross looks to Hashem for every business decision he needs to make - no matter how big or small.

Attendees at the conference will have the opportunity to personally network with the presenters and follow up on a one-on-one basis.