Make It Better Founder Susan B. Noyes was invited to participate in CNBC’s Closing Bell Investment Club on Nov. 30. In the segment, Noyes, a retail inventor, discussed her strategies for the end of the year and into 2018. When asked if she was selling stock in advance of a possible market pullback, Noyes said, […]
For Chicago’s savviest investors, there was only one place to be on Nov. 2: Chicago’s premier investment ideas conference, Invest For Kids, was held at the Harris Theater in downtown Chicago. The Invest For Kids conference brings together heavy hitters from the asset management industry from around the country to present investable ideas and broad […]
The 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago By Olivia Ellis and Susan B. Noyes | July 2016 Park Ridge native Hillary Clinton’s then-recent win at the 2016 Democratic Convention broke new ground in American politics, with women taking center stage. It seemed the perfect time to launch Make It Better’s inaugural list of Chicago’s most […]
While identity theft and financial fraud know no specific age or demographic, it is no secret that the elderly are generally more susceptible. Financial management becomes increasingly challenging with age. Whether it’s fleeting memory or constantly evolving technology, keeping up with all things financial can be difficult. For those of us with aging parents, taking […]
Nine years ago, Ron Levin and Ben Kovler formed Invest For Kids (IFK) with three goals in mind: to bring together highly regarded investment managers to present their best investable ideas, to create a community for Chicago investors, and to support under-resourced Chicago youth. Inspired by New York’s Ira Sohn Investment Research Conference, Kovler and […]
Although most parents don’t expect their children to return to the nest after obtaining a college degree, living at home is becoming an increasingly popular option. In fact, a Pew Research Center study showed that 2014 was the first time in the modern era that people ages 18 to 34 were more likely to live […]
As investors review their portfolios for new sources of growth, one area that I believe is gaining the attention of policy leaders and corporate executives is the economic potential of investing in women. According to Women as a Force for Economic Change, a UBS CIO Wealth Management Research report published in October 2016, just half […]
On April 26, Make It Better hosted Money, Values and Impact presented by Morgan Stanley. This Impact Investing Summit was created to empower our audience to develop the strongest financial investments aligned with their values. Guests speakers included: Keynote Speaker Carla Harris, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Kathy Roeser, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley […]
Imagine that you are home one day during a spring storm. It has been pouring for a few hours, so you decide to pass the time binge-watching your favorite television show or curled up with a good novel. You eventually get up from the couch to mill about the house, only to realize that your […]
Updated March 28, 2018 Financial conversations between spouses and family members are some of the toughest discussions facing affluent families. This article takes a brief look at why these conversations are so difficult, and how to break the ice to begin healthy and consistent communication. The status quo Typically each family member comes to the […]
