Should Events Like The Brexit Affect Your Investment Decisions?

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 26, 2016 | Blog, Investing

You’ve probably heard plenty about the Brexit – the vote by the people of Britain to depart from the Eurozone – and when the news broke, the stock market responded with poor performance initially. At the same time, the media also responded with doomsday predictions of...

An Overlooked Way to Save in Retirement

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 25, 2016 | Blog, Retirement

You’re most likely already aware that retirement will be one of the biggest expenses during your lifetime. But what you might not be aware of is that there are some simple ways to save major amounts of money during your Golden Years. Everything from your healthcare...

Does the Media Help You Invest Successfully?

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 20, 2016 | Blog, Investing

In almost every aspect of life, the more informed and knowledgeable you are, the better you’re enabled to make smart decisions. So it seems like having your eyes glued to your television or computer while watching investment news like a hawk would prove beneficial. In...

Some Mistakes That Even Experienced Investors Can Make

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 20, 2016 | Blog, Investing

We’re all human, and we’re all prone to mistakes. So even if you’re an experienced investor, you may be falling prey to some investing pitfalls. Often, these mistakes are hardwired into our natural thinking, so you may not even realize you’re undertaking them. With...

Roth vs. Traditional IRA: which should you choose?

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 13, 2016 | Blog, Retirement

Choosing your retirement investments can feel like picking a place to eat – there can be an overwhelming amount of options, and it can be hard to tell which one will turn out to be the best. A frequent dilemma comes from the popular IRA investment vehicles. Although...

How You Can Avoid Hidden Fees While Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 12, 2016 | Blog, Investing

No matter how well the stock market is doing, or how great of an investment plan you have, the reality is that it’s not what you earn that matters; it’s what you keep. Everything from taxes to the fees charged by advisors are just as important as returns when it comes...