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...

Some Investment Mistakes You Need to Avoid

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 21, 2016 | Blog, Investing

Making mistakes is often part of the learning process. However, when it comes to investing, this can be an incredibly expensive lesson. With that in mind, we’ve compiled some investment mistakes you need to avoid: Buying stocks on unfounded tips Everyone from your...

What You Should Know About Giving Stocks as Graduation Gifts

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 7, 2016 | Blog, Investing

With graduation season in full swing, you may be considering giving a graduate stocks or another investment. If you haven’t considered this yet, you should; it’s a wise gift that can repay your favorite graduate for years to come,  and can also encourage...