5 5-Minute Habits of The Wealthy and Successful

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 20, 2016 | BDE, Your Money

It may have taken a while for wealthy and successful individuals to get to their place in life, but it all started with some tiny habits. Money is tied to almost all of our decisions, and it’s those minuscule daily choices that can snowball into big success (or...

3 Smart Year-End Moves to Protect Your Retirement

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 19, 2016 | BDE, Retirement

Believe it or not, the New Year is fast approaching. But if you haven’t yet gotten your retirement ducks in order for 2016, it’s not too late. Here are some smart year-end moves to protect your retirement: Take advantage of retirement catch-up contributions...

Should The Upcoming Election Affect Your Investment Decisions?

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 17, 2016 | BDE, Investing

Elections tend to bring out strong emotions. A presidential election year can especially cause excitement or despair, depending on your side of the aisle. This highly polarizing election certainly isn’t an exception. It’s emotions like these that can completely derail...

3 Potential Retirement Obstacles You Should Be Wary Of

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 12, 2016 | BDE, Retirement

As you might know, the road to retirement can be bumpy. Although unexpected road bumps are almost a guarantee, there are certain common obstacles that you can plan for ahead of time. Here are some of those common retirement obstacles that you should be wary of:...

Pay Off Mortgage or Invest: Which Should You Do First?

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 5, 2016 | BDE, Investing

If you’re burdened by a mortgage, you’ve most likely pondered (or even dreamed) about finally eliminating if for good. It’s a tempting scenario to consider: you completely own your home, you can avoid those pesky payments, and you have the opportunity to save money by...