Jacoba Urist

Jacoba Urist is a regular contributor to NBCNews and Forbes, where she covers health, lifestyle, and business news. More

She received her JD and LL.M in taxation from New York University School of Law and a Masters in Public Policy from The Johns Hopkins Institute For Health and Social Policy. Her articles have also appeared on Newsweek/TheDailyBeast, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.

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There's More to Life Than Freezing Your Eggs

There's More to Life Than Freezing Your Eggs

Societal changes that help working mothers would be much more effective -- and much less expensive -- than telling women to postpone procreation. More »

Road to 'Drunkorexia'

Road to 'Drunkorexia'

The downsides of the weight-conscious alcohol boom More »

Could Taxing Violent Video Games Actually Save Lives?

Could Taxing Violent Video Games Actually Save Lives?

... or is it just a politically acceptable way to raise money off of a tragedy? More »

The Social Media Will: An Expert Guide to Your Digital Afterlife

The Social Media Will: An Expert Guide to Your Digital Afterlife

It's increasingly important to leave family with access to your online life, but organizing your virtual assets presents some hurdles. More »

No Taxes, No Travel: Why the IRS Wants the Right to Seize Your Passport

No Taxes, No Travel: Why the IRS Wants the Right to Seize Your Passport

Does the Tax Man have the right to prevent us from traveling, even without a formal charge of evasion or another crime? Maybe we're about to find out. More »

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