Are You Prepared for Retirement?

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 29, 2016 | Blog, Retirement

“Are you prepared for retirement?” is a question millions of Americans ask themselves every year. Even if you’ve already began saving and prepping for your golden years (kudos), you’ve probably had the same question rattle around in your own head too. When you retire,...

How to Make the Power of Compound Interest Work for You

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 28, 2016 | Blog, Investing

It is no wonder that compound interest has been referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Over time, just an incremental increase in your rate of return can have a magnificent impact on the value of your savings. Compound interest may not be the Great Pyramid of...

How Hindsight Bias Can Affect Your Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 27, 2016 | Blog, Investing

Whether it’s discussing the results of a sports game or interpreting world events on national TV, we’re constantly inundated with people saying “I told you so.” This plays out in a big way in investing. Tune to any news channel, and you’ll most likely hear about how a...

How the Sandwich Generation Can Plan for Retirement

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 23, 2016 | Blog, Retirement

More and more individuals are falling into what’s known as the sandwich generation and seeing financial problems arise as a result. This generation is the aptly named group that’s sandwiched between obligations to care for both their children and aging parents at the...

How Investors Should React to Global Events

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 22, 2016 | Blog, Investing

You’ve most likely heard plenty of buzz about the “Brexit” – an upcoming vote that decides if Britain leaves or stays in the EU. When major global events like these crop up, you also most likely have some concerns about investing, and have probably wondered how...