How to Harness The Tremendous Power of Compounding

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 23, 2017 | BDE, Investing

An interesting study found that when given the option of receiving a million dollars now or getting a single penny and having its amount double every day, 90 percent of individuals chose to receive a million dollars immediately. At face value, the decision to take a...

3 Tips for The Successful Long Term Investor

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 23, 2017 | BDE, Investing

When it comes to investing, we all have different goals and needs, and there is no one-size-fits all solution. As a successful long term investor, however, there some general principles that can help you achieve your unique objectives. Here are some tips for the...

5 Things Successful People Do Every Single Day

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 19, 2017 | BDE, Do More, Life Hacks

Everybody wants to be successful – however, not many actually make it a reality. The difference between ultra-successful people and the rest of the pack is that they don’t leave their achievements up to chance. Instead of waiting for victory to fall in their...

3 Investment Questions to Ask if You’re Planning for Retirement

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 18, 2017 | BDE, Retirement

In retirement, your investments and savings have to last the rest of your life. So maximizing every dollar and making sure you have a sound investment plan matters more than ever at this stage. That’s why retirees should consider the following investment...

How to Destroy Your Procrastination Habits For Good

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 12, 2017 | BDE, Do More, Productivity

People procrastinate for many reasons, but the result is always the same: they rush to get the task done at the last minute or miss the deadline. Even though it feels frustrating to procrastinate, people still continue this bad habit. Why? According to Caroline Webb...

How Should You Determine Your Retirement Savings?

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 11, 2017 | BDE, Investing

If you’re unsure about how much retirement savings you need to build, you’re far from alone. A recent survey found that nearly half of all Americans took a shot in the dark and guessed their number. Even if you’re not relying on complete guesswork to determine your...