Posts by Financial Futures

By Jorie Johnson JORIE JOHNSON: President of Financial Futures, a financial advisory firm in Manasquan. WHAT I DO: Financial and Investment planning. I identify and define their financial goals by prioritizing what…

By Jeff Schlegel, Photo: Kate Powers/Getty Images We help you assess your options so you can start saving now By the time your baby turns 18, you can either send her…

By Abby Gruen, Star‑Ledger Staff High anxiety on Wall Street as it waits for Fed In the 20 years Mike Marcotullio has worked on Wall Street, he’s seen historic market reversals…

By Ben Steverman They cost money – and you should be wary of conflicts of interest – but professional advice can go a long way in securing your future After years…

By Donald Jay Korn June weddings follow May invitations to happy ceremonies. You may even be planning nuptials for June of next year already. Whatever timetable you’re on, careful planning…

By Lauren Barack Are Planners Pushing Too Hard For Savings? Most say that’s laughable. Almost any financial planner will tell you that while some clients may be saving enough for retirement,…

This cash-poor investor needs to diversify… a-landlord-seeks-a-solid-foundation

By Lauren Barack Helping young people gain financial savvy can reap many rewards. Bryan Lee always felt strongly that schools weren’t teaching students enough financial skills. “You find some students getting…

By Karyn McCormack When things go wrong, ready access to cash, adequate insurance, and secure documents can stop a bad situation from becoming irreparably worse. If this hurricane season is anything…

NEW YORK – The good returns that continue to be generated by real estate investments – particularly real estate investment trusts – puzzle Veena Kutler, a principal with financial advisory…