Should You Change Your Strategy When The Stock Market Hits New Highs?

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 8, 2017 | Blog, Investing

Recently, the stock market has been continually hitting all-time highs – for instance, the S&P 500 just clocked in at its highest closing value ever. When investors see wonderful performance like this, they’re often tempted to change their investment strategy, and...

Investing Based on Politics: Is it a Wise Idea?

by Elle Kaplan | May 26, 2017 | Blog, Investing

There has been a whirlwind of news about possible political policies and changes, coupled with the potential impact they could have on the economy. As an investor, it can be tempting to start investing based on politics because of these upcoming shifts. So, is it a...

Should Investing News Affect Your Decision-Making?

by Elle Kaplan | May 10, 2017 | Blog, Investing

When you tune to (or click on) any news outlet, you’ll eventually be barraged by investing news. Often, this news is chock full of tips and ideas on which investments will go up or down in the near-future. If you’ve paid any attention to this advice, you’ve probably...

3 Smart Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

by Elle Kaplan | May 3, 2017 | Blog, Investing

Spring is in the air, and it not only signifies good weather – it’s also a time many of us take to clean up, organize, and rejuvenate. This shouldn’t just apply to your personal life or home, however. Even if you have a well-laid out investment plan, taking the time...

Passive vs Active Investing: What Will Make You Successful?

by Elle Kaplan | May 2, 2017 | Blog, Investing

Whenever there’s a discussion about passive vs active investing, you’ll see heated arguments from both sides of the aisle. However, active vs passive active investing isn’t only a polarizing topic – whatever side you pick can have an enormous impact on...

How to Invest a Sudden Windfall of Cash

by Elle Kaplan | Apr 24, 2017 | Blog, Investing

Suddenly having a large amount in your bank account might seem like a pipe dream at the moment, but it can become a reality when you least expect it. Whether it’s through the a promotion or a sudden business success, it can happen, and you should be prepared (and...