3 Tips for The Successful Long Term Investor

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 23, 2017 | Blog, Investing

When it comes to investing, we all have different goals and needs, and there is no one-size-fits all solution. As a successful long term investor, however, there some general principles that can help you achieve your unique objectives. Here are some tips for the...

How Should You Determine Your Retirement Savings?

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 11, 2017 | Blog, Investing

If you’re unsure about how much retirement savings you need to build, you’re far from alone. A recent survey found that nearly half of all Americans took a shot in the dark and guessed their number. Even if you’re not relying on complete guesswork to determine your...

How to Prevent Emotional Investing: 3 Pointers

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 11, 2017 | Blog, Investing

The good news is that one of the biggest determinants of success in long-term investing doesn’t involve complex market knowledge or knowing where the stock market will move next. It’s something anyone can harness: emotions. The bad news, however, is that...

3 Rookie Investment Mistakes to Avoid

by Elle Kaplan | Dec 23, 2016 | Blog, Investing

If you’re just getting started with investing, you may be prone to some rookie investment mistakes. Because the world of finance is often counter-intuitive of our emotions and gut reactions, it’s easy to get caught up in irrational decision-making when it comes to...

Investing for Beginners: Some Simple Ways to Start

by Elle Kaplan | Dec 6, 2016 | Blog, Investing

Dipping your toes into the world of investing can appear a little scary initially. After all, there is a plethora of options, and you might feel overwhelmed by all the choices and decisions. With that being said, we’ve come up with some focal points for newbie...

How to Prevent Emotional Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Dec 5, 2016 | Blog, Investing

Watching your stock investment portfolio during times of turmoil (such as the extreme volatility after the presidential election), can be incredibly jarring. After all, you worked hard to attain your wealth, and those investments represent important life goals, like...