Retiring as a Couple: 3 Smart Tips

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 16, 2017 | BDE, Retirement

Besides all the romantic benefits, another great part of being a couple is that you can use the power of teamwork to reach your financial goals. However, recent studies have revealed that it’s the opposite for most couples – they leave each other in the dark, and...

Why Is Finding a Fiduciary Advisor Important?

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 14, 2017 | BDE, Investing

When you’re feeling ill, who do you visit for medical advice? Your answer – like everyone else’s – would be to go see a doctor. It’s a no-brainer solution, because doctors are subject to rigorous scrutiny, and are legally bound to put...

Separating Facts Versus Fiction in Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 2, 2017 | BDE, Investing

In almost every aspect of life, the more informed and knowledgeable you are, the better you’re enabled to make smart decisions. So it seems natural that watching financial news like a hawk would help you become a more successful investor. However, investing is one...

6 Brain Hacks to Make You a Faster Learner

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 2, 2017 | BDE, Do More, Life Hacks

Our world is evolving quicker than ever. To stay competitive in business and ahead of the game, it’s increasingly important to continually learn new skills and information. That’s why mega-moguls like Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey swear by constant learning...

How to Choose The Best Asset Allocation Strategy

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 30, 2017 | BDE, Investing

When it comes to investing, choosing your asset allocation is one of the most important investing decisions you can make. In a nutshell, an asset allocation strategy involves tactically distributing your wealth amongst stocks, bonds, hard assets, and other investment...

Unlock The Surprising Key to Mental Strength

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 26, 2017 | BDE, Be More, Wellness

Often, when we want to be mentally tough, we adopt a “tough it out” approach. That is we try to endure through hard-hitting times, and emerge as a stronger person as a result. That’s all well and good, but new scientific research has revealed that recharging is just...