5 Ways to Stay Self-Motivated Every Single Day

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 17, 2016 | BDE, Do More, Motivation

Coffee might be your saving grace to get through the workday, but caffeine on its own won’t cut it in the long-run. To stay passionate and excited about work, you’re going to need to harness your inner motivation. It’s stronger than a shot of espresso, and it can keep...

Some Important End-Of–Year Retirement Dates to Be Aware Of

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 16, 2016 | BDE, Retirement

In investing, what you earn doesn’t matter; it’s what you keep that’s important. That’s why anyone who is planning to retire needs to be especially careful at the end of the year. Many tax-advantaged retirement accounts (like a 401k), have deadlines that fall before...

3 Smart Budgeting Tips for Couples

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 15, 2016 | BDE, Wealth Management

Even if you budget and invest with ease on your own, it can be difficult to develop a budget as a couple. After all, how we want to spend our wealth is connected to our goals, views and even our upbringings. That doesn’t mean you should sweep budgeting as a couple...

3 Habits That Will Make You Mentally Tough and Ultra-Successful

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 10, 2016 | BDE, Do More, Motivation

Champions don’t always have perfect victories. Most of the time, they encounter plenty of road bumps and obstacles on their way to success. Winners succeed when life throws inevitable curveballs their way because they have the mental toughness to keep going. They have...

Should a Trump Victory Affect Your Investing Decisions?

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 9, 2016 | BDE, Investing

Life is full of surprises, and Donald Trump’s unexpected election victory is certainly no exception. Politics aside, you may be wondering how an event like this should affect your investing decisions. After all, many investors tie their emotions to their investment...