How to Handle Stock Market Volatility

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 13, 2016 | Blog, Investing

With the upcoming US presidential election, and uncertainty about the Brexit abroad, there is a great deal of political uncertainty in the air. Political views aside, uncertain times like these also tend to translate into heightened volatility in the stock market. So...

Investing for Education: What is a 529 Plan?

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 8, 2016 | Blog, Investing

September not only marks the beginning of school, but also National College Savings Month, which is a perfect time to begin planning to invest for education. If your children are heading off to school (or are going to in the future), you’re probably already wondering...

Some Reasons Why You Might be Bad at Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 24, 2016 | Blog, Investing

Nobody’s perfect, and this is a truism when it comes to investing. In fact, studies show that even the majority of money managers are unable to beat indexes like the S&P 500. With that in mind, consider these reasons that could be tripping you up and throwing off...

Some Overlooked Benefits of Long Term Investments

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 18, 2016 | Blog, Investing

Whether you’ve just began investing or have years of experience, the myriad of paths you can take can be overwhelming and confusing.  There’s a sea of investments you can choose from, and almost as many different strategies. I’ve spoken about the advantages of long...

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...

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...