3 Investing Myths Debunked

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 16, 2016 | Blog, Investing

At face value, investing can be confusing enough to the average investor, but with some widely accepted myths thrown in the mix, it can become a disaster. With that in mind, here some very common (and harmful) investing myths debunked: The right professional can beat...

How to Close the Retirement Gap

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 10, 2016 | Blog, Retirement

Sometimes, planning for retirement can be more of a sprint than a marathon. If you’ve procrastinated for retirement, bridging the gap between what you needed to save and what you have saved can appear to be an impossible scramble. Thankfully, there are some ways to...

2 Ways Your Emotions Can Harm Your Investments

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 10, 2016 | Blog, Investing

When it comes to your wealth, emotions can be very harmful. Although it’s fine to make an occasional purchase based on emotions, feelings often innocuously steer us towards danger when it comes to the stock market. But just like you can become more confident or less...

Some Rules for Retirement You Can Break

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 9, 2016 | Blog, Retirement

Rules of thumb exist everywhere. Sometimes, these rules can be incredibly helpful, like when you’re cooking a delicious dish. In other cases, like when you’re planning for retirement, these rules can become incredibly harmful. Everyone’s retirement is unique, and...

2 Simple Secrets of Great Investors

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 2, 2016 | Blog, Investing

The stock market can sometimes appear to be incredibly confusing and murky. However, being a successful investor doesn’t involve a magic potion.  Contrary to what the media or Wall Street might tell you, much of successful investing involves some simple principles....

How Conventional Wisdom Can Steer You in the Wrong Direction in Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 1, 2016 | Blog, Investing

Conventional wisdom is frequently accepted at face value as if it were scientific theory. This is especially a truism in investing, where success is often counter-intuitive to our natural reactions and thinking processes. Look no further than the recent housing market...