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November 30, 2017 By admin Leave a Comment

A little more than two months before my due date, panic set in.  Though I had much experience as an aunt and babysitter, and in spite of my life-long fantasies of motherhood, the moment was quickly approaching where my life would change forever. Change, even joyous change, can be terrifying.  In my case, a difficult twin pregnancy kept very dire possibilities hanging in the balance.  My husband was eerily calm; if I didn't know better I would have thought he was medicated. I spoke to my Read on...

Why the “F” Word is so important for Women Investors

February 2, 2016 By Dina Isola 1 Comment

Ladies, it’s time to take charge of your money.  You know you need to; you know you want to.  So what’s holding you back? According to a 2015 Money Fit Women Study conducted by Fidelity Investments, 92% of women want to learn more about financial planning, and yet only 47% feel comfortable discussing money with a planner on their own.  What is the cause for this insecurity?  Trust.  They don't trust their own knowledge and they are not sure what professional they can trust. Here’s the “F” 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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