How to Replace Your Self-Doubt With Unshakable Confidence

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 23, 2017 | BDE, Be More, Inspiration

We’ve all had those paralyzing moments where our palms are sweating more than a marathon runner and our heart is hammering at a million times a minute. You’ve also probably bitten the bullet and pushed those feelings down just enough to get through a presentation or...

Few Are Confident About Retirement, According to The Retirement Confidence Survey

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 22, 2017 | BDE, Retirement

The Retirement Confidence Survey is the longest-running annual retirement survey in the nation. They recently released the results of their 2016 survey, and found that many people were not confident about their financial situation for retirement. In fact, less than 20...

How to Choose A Financial Advisor That’s Right For You

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 21, 2017 | BDE, Fiduciary

Picking the right financial advisor might appear to be a daunting process. You’ll see multiple titles and claims being thrown around by prospective advisors, and it can be tough to separate their marketing from your actual needs. Thankfully, you can sift through the...

3 Proven Ways to Boost Your Retirement Income

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 20, 2017 | BDE, Retirement

There are countless numbers of seniors who struggle financially with their retirement income; even if they’ve prepared beforehand. That doesn’t mean you have to be one of them. Here are some proven ways to boost your retirement income, and help ensure you can spend...

Should You Try to Time The Stock Market?

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 15, 2017 | BDE, Investing

Market timing is the act of moving wealth in and out of the stock market with the goal of gaining higher profits and avoiding losses. And it’s possibly one of the most debated and argued fields in investing. On one hand, some experts claim they can pull it off...

1 Suprising Cognitive Bias You Should Avoid in Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 13, 2017 | BDE, Investing

When it comes to investing, I’ve already spoken about the dangers of becoming overconfident. When your investments are doing well, it’s easy to develop hubris in your investment abilities, and to ignore your long-term plan in order to chase short-term success. While...