Ron Lieber
Keynote Speaker: New York Times Columnist, "Your Money" & Bestselling Author; Three-Time Gerald Loeb Award Winner
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Ron Lieber Biography
Ron Lieber has been the "Your Money" columnist for The New York Times since 2008, focusing on personal finance and parenting. In addition to his column, he introduced an online course on merit aid in 2023 to expand his financial guidance opportunities. His work has won him three Gerald Loeb awards for his personal finance writing, including the Gerald Loeb Award for Personal Finance in 2011 and 2018 and the Gerald Loeb Award for Personal Service in 2019.
Lieber is also a published author with several books to his name. His works include "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 of which became instant New York Times bestsellers upon release. His writing repertoire includes a book on gap years that achieved New York Times bestseller status in 1996.
Prior to his work at The New York Times, Lieber was a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, where he wrote the "Green Thumb" column and was instrumental in launching the Personal Journal section in 2002. Lieber's extensive background as a journalist, author, and educator equips him to adeptly navigate and elucidate the complexities of financial decisions and ethical considerations in family and educational settings.
Lieber lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., with his wife, the author and New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, and their two daughters. Their family and Jodi's work were depicted in the major motion picture "She Said" in 2022, where he was played by Adam Shapiro.
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Ron Lieber Speaking Topics
The list price at dozens of colleges will pass $100,000 per year in the next few years. Already, those schools will cost you over $1 million in pre-tax income to pay for two kids over eight years. So when, if ever, does it make sense to pay that much for an undergraduate education?
Here, Ron walks parents through the four main reasons most people go to college, without ever articulating them out loud or weighing them against one another. He describes the three emotions that lead families astray and persuade them to spend more rather than less. Then, he tells the tale of how pricing got so complicated – and why people with eight-figure net worths often get six-figure discounts while lower-income families can’t afford many schools.
For audiences that want to go deep on higher education as an industry, Ron begins with the two questions so many parents who are also business owners and executives ask first: Why does college cost so much, and is higher education a bubble that’s going to pop?
Then, he pulls back the curtain on the private-equity owned consulting firms operating behind the scenes, renting algorithms to nearly all schools that help them set the net prices most families pay. College, like so many industries, is now a data business as well as a software one. Coupons abound, though the schools don't call them that.
But the residential undergraduate education industry is also one that aims to push the emotional buttons of teenagers and their parents. Schools are often very bad at that, as Ron demonstrates. But sometimes, the institutions are brilliant. Increasingly, families need to be brilliant too in order to navigate the system. In this talk, Ron helps get them there.
How do you talk to kids about money and what do you say when you do?
All too many children grow up in households where parents shush them when they ask questions about money. But there’s a direct connection between talking about money and teaching all of the values that so many of us hold dear – patience, modesty, generosity and perspective.
Here Ron uses allowance as a practical framework – not just for saving, spending and giving but as a portal to years-long family conversations about how to be in the world and what your family stands for. He offers up general principles that will change the way you parent and offer a blueprint for thinking about how you and your kids navigate clothing, phones, cars, college and charity.
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What topics does Ron Lieber speak about?
Ron Lieber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Journalism, Finance, Economy, Family & Parenting and College.
Where does Ron Lieber travel from?
Ron Lieber generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Ron Lieber?
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Ron Lieber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Journalism and Finance. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ron Lieber for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Ron Lieber generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kate White, Suze Orman and Dave Barry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ron Lieber for an upcoming event.
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What to Pay for College
The list price at dozens of colleges will pass $100,000 per year in the next few years. Already, those schools will cost you over $1 million in pre-tax income to pay for two kids over eight years. So when, if ever, does it make sense to pay that much for an undergraduate education?
Here, Ron walks parents through the four main reasons most people go to college, without ever articulating them out loud or weighing them against one another. He describes the three emotions that lead families astray and persuade them to spend more rather than less. Then, he tells the tale of how pricing got so complicated – and why people with eight-figure net worths often get six-figure discounts while lower-income families can’t afford many schools.
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How Colleges Price Their Wares
For audiences that want to go deep on higher education as an industry, Ron begins with the two questions so many parents who are also business owners and executives ask first: Why does college cost so much, and is higher education a bubble that’s going to pop?
Then, he pulls back the curtain on the private-equity owned consulting firms operating behind the scenes, renting algorithms to nearly all schools that help them set the net prices most families pay. College, like so many industries, is now a data business as well as a software one. Coupons abound, though the schools don't call them that.
But the residential undergraduate education industry is also one that aims to push the emotional buttons of teenagers and their parents. Schools are often very bad at that, as Ron demonstrates. But sometimes, the institutions are brilliant. Increasingly, families need to be brilliant too in order to navigate the system. In this talk, Ron helps get them there.
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Unspoiling Our Children
How do you talk to kids about money and what do you say when you do?
All too many children grow up in households where parents shush them when they ask questions about money. But there’s a direct connection between talking about money and teaching all of the values that so many of us hold dear – patience, modesty, generosity and perspective.
Here Ron uses allowance as a practical framework – not just for saving, spending and giving but as a portal to years-long family conversations about how to be in the world and what your family stands for. He offers up general principles that will change the way you parent and offer a blueprint for thinking about how you and your kids navigate clothing, phones, cars, college and charity.
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How do I book Ron Lieber to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ron Lieber for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ron Lieber, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ron Lieber or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ron Lieber for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ron Lieber, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ron Lieber are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ron Lieber, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ron Lieber speak about?
Ron Lieber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Journalism, Finance, Economy, Family & Parenting and College. -
Where does Ron Lieber travel from?
Ron Lieber generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ron Lieber?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ron Lieber for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ron Lieber for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ron Lieber or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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