Divorce Laws in the US: How They Affect Women and Their Investments

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 29, 2023 | Blog, Financial Health

Divorce is a difficult and emotional process for anyone, but for women, it can have long-lasting financial implications. Women often face challenges when it comes to asset division, spousal support, and child custody. However, in some US states, divorce laws provide...

Women in the Sandwich Generation

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog, Health

The term “sandwich generation” refers to individuals who are tasked with caring for both their children and their aging parents. This phenomenon has become increasingly relevant in the United States, particularly among women who are finding themselves in...

Recency Bias in Action and the Run on Silicon Valley Bank

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog, Investing

Recently, many Americans were surprised when Silicon Valley Bank failed and a “run on the bank” occurred. This was unexpected as regulations had been put in place after the Great Depression and additional regulations were added after the 2008 recession,...

In Demand of Equality – Women’s Pay Gap

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog, Women in Business

In commemoration of the International Women’s Day, let’s address one of the most persistent problems women face today — globally. History informs us that when women increase their involvement in any given society’s workforce, the society’s overall development...

Against the Tide: Brave Women that Dared

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog, inspiration

In the midst of obstacles and setbacks, a long list of women made history because they knew that adversity leads to prosperity. To mention a few: Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress as a member of the House of Representatives in 1917; Rosa Parks, who...

Advocating for Your Financial Priorities in a Partnership

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 15, 2023 | Blog, Financial Health

Everyone knows that money issues are major drivers of conflict in personal relationships. Like most issues in marriages and life partnerships, there is only one way to come to a solution that both parties are happy with: communication. To be productive, communication...