
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — July 2025 — After decades as a respected voice in financial journalism, Neal Lipschutz—the former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of The Wall Street Journal and Ridgewood native —has embarked on a new literary journey: mystery fiction. His debut novel, No Write Way to Die, is set to release July 8 and promises suspense, sharp character development, and a plot that explores the lengths a parent will go to protect their child.