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Mindful of Your Money

June 17, 2022 By Dina Isola

The basic tenets of supply and demand apply to more than just prices, but rather extends to how we value things. When life is good, supply is plentiful, and resources become cheap – we might become wasteful because we have the luxury of knowing there’s more where that came from. Conversely, the same can be true when supplies are scarce. Think back to the beginning of the pandemic, when toilet paper was a coveted item and people paid a premium just to get a few rolls. It’s only natural to Read on...

Skin in the Game

October 24, 2013 By Dina Isola 1 Comment

Today I had the pleasure of meeting with the students at Setauket Elementary School.  I am always impressed with how quickly they can grasp the concept of handling money responsibly, if they are shown the way.  The trouble is, as parents, we are pulled in many directions (as are our children) and  there is always something more fun, exciting or urgent for us to do rather than have a "money lesson."  But the lessons are all around us, every single day.  If we spend a few minutes to point out some Read on...

Dina Isola

Since 2002, Dina Isola has worked closely with investors, hearing their concerns. Drawing on her experiences and challenges, Real$martica was born, which focuses on making personal finance issues relatable to women, children and families and educating investors to make informed decisions. A contributor to A Teachable Moment, she is a client relations specialist at Ritholtz Wealth Management. She also serves on Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Task Force.

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