Ron Lieber

Ron Lieber has been the "Your Money" columnist for The New York Times since 2008, focusing on personal finance and parenting. He has written extensively on these topics, combining his expertise in both areas to guide families on financial decisions and value formation.

Lieber is the author of several books, including "The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make" and "The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money." Both books were instant New York Times bestsellers and are highly regarded for their insightful approaches to handling personal finance within the family context. His earlier works also include books on gap years, young entrepreneurs, and the best entry-level jobs in America, with his book on gap years also reaching New York Times bestseller status.

Before his tenure at The New York Times, Lieber contributed to The Wall Street Journal as a columnist and was part of the launch team for the Personal Journal section in 2002. Over his distinguished career, he has been recognized multiple times with the Gerald Loeb Award, the highest honor in business journalism, capturing this prestigious accolade in 2011 and two additional occasions.

Lieber resides in Brooklyn, New York with his family. His extensive background as a journalist, author, and educator makes him particularly adept at addressing the complexities of financial decisions and ethical considerations in family and educational settings.