3 Investing Regrets You Should Avoid

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 1, 2017 | BDE, Wealth Management

While we all suffer from occasional regrets, a new survey shows that America is dealing with some pretty serious financial ones. BankRate’s survey found that around only 20 percent of Americans have been able to avoid financial regret. There is a silver lining...

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Managing a Big Project

by Elle Kaplan | May 31, 2017 | BDE, Do More, Productivity

Image source: StockSnap It turns out that you are more likely to fail than to succeed in handling and completing a big project. According to statistics, fewer than a third of all projects were successfully completed on time and within the budget over the past year,...

How The Gender Wage Gap Can Affect Your Retirement

by Elle Kaplan | May 31, 2017 | BDE, Retirement

When you hear the phrase “pay gap,” the figure 78 cents likely comes to mind. While the fact that women earn 78 cents to a man’s dollar is still an unfortunate reality, there’s a figure that possibly even more alarming: $418,800. That’s the amount a woman loses over a...

How to Invest a Windfall

by Elle Kaplan | May 30, 2017 | BDE, Wealth Management

Many of us dream about receiving a sudden windfall of wealth. But whether it’s through an inheritance or a promotion, an unexpected influx of cash is more common than you’d think – and it’s no guarantee for long-lasting financial success. The statistics show that most...

3 Ways to Stop Multitasking and Become Insanely Productive

by Elle Kaplan | May 29, 2017 | BDE, Productivity

Multitasking is one of the most coveted job skills out there. After all, we’d all love to be the rock star worker who can tackle multiple projects at once without batting an eye. However, while it would nice to take on everything at once, studies show that it’s...

Investing Based on Politics: Is it a Wise Idea?

by Elle Kaplan | May 26, 2017 | BDE, Investing

There has been a whirlwind of news about possible political policies and changes, coupled with the potential impact they could have on the economy. As an investor, it can be tempting to start investing based on politics because of these upcoming shifts. So, is it a...