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A Blog Series by Myra Salzer People often imagine how their lives would change if only they inherited $(fill in the blank). While having financial resources may solve many of life’s problems, having too much money results in negative consequences that most don’t even begin to imagine. Over the next several days, this blog will […]

It’s a question that’s raised time and time again – can money buy happiness? Well, a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has finally decided: Yes… to an extent! The study was launched after two anonymous donors contributed a gift of $2 million to TED, who facilitated the study […]

Book Review by Myra Salzer This relatively thick book caught my attention because, in my experience, nobody ever looked at the Rothschild dynasty from the women’s perspective. Mayer Amschel Rothchild (1744-1812), commonly referred to as the founder of the dynasty, could not have accomplished what he did without his wife, Gutle Schnapper (1753-1849). Together they […]

According to experts, the best time to book your catering is four to six weeks in advance of your event date. With the holidays just around the corner, you might be strapped for time if you haven’t already picked a caterer. Thankfully, for those of us who are less than savvy in the kitchen, the […]

Book Review by Myra Salzer Adrift is my kind of book, and it will probably resonate with inheritors, wealth coaches, philanthropists, and family office personnel as well. Why? Because this book includes graphs that slice and dice American culture, politics, economics, healthcare, etc., etc. Each graph is a chapter in and of itself, clearly and […]

By: Myra Salzer Heirs of windfall wealth have a lot on their plates – from endless meetings with lawyers and attorneys to dealing with familial turmoil and estate settlement. The burden of inheritance can weigh heavily on those who don’t yet have a wealth coach on their team. At The Wealth Conservancy, our goal is […]