by Elle Kaplan | Nov 27, 2012 | Goal-setting
In the era of info-tainment, the media are constantly competing for stories and sound bites that snag our attention. What sells is the outrageous, and the even more outrageous. Sometimes, it can feel like the word “scandal” screams out from every headline, leaving us...
by Elle Kaplan | Nov 19, 2012 | Goal-setting
It’s the season to count our blessings. Sometimes, it takes some effort to slow down and really remind ourselves of all that we have to be grateful for. Our success-driven culture rewards us for constantly looking ahead, focusing on what we want accomplish next....
by Elle Kaplan | Nov 12, 2012 | Wealth Creation
An efficient, well-diversified portfolio features a balance of different asset classes. From that balance point, you can adjust the proportion of your assets you have in various classes to take on more or less smart risk, depending on your investment goals. Smart risk...
by Elle Kaplan | Nov 5, 2012 | Wealth Creation
We’d all like to avoid the type of investments that cause us to curse! So, one particular four-letter word deserves some attention: risk. Colloquially, risk connotes high stakes—the capacity for great rewards and great losses. In investing, its meaning is more...