How to Create a Brand New Chapter in Your Life–Starting Today

by Elle Kaplan | Dec 1, 2016 | BDE, Be More, Inspiration

When you fall into the same routine, creating sweeping, gargantuan change in your life seems like a pipe dream. The good news, however, is that instead of sticking to the same old habits; you can create a brand new chapter in your life, starting today. There are...

How to Stick to Your Retirement Savings Goals

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 29, 2016 | BDE, Retirement

Studies show that nearly 98% of us don’t stick to our resolutions. It’s no small wonder that the majority of Americans are woefully underprepared (or wholly unprepared) for retirement. Whether you have a million dollars or are just getting started, you might be facing...

How to Diversify Your Portfolio: Some Helpful Pointers

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 29, 2016 | BDE, Investing

You’ve probably heard the phrase “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.” While this phrase covers the general idea behind diversification, it doesn’t capture the nuances or provide much guidance for the average investor. Diversification – reducing risk through...

Some Smart Retirement Resolutions for 2017

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 22, 2016 | BDE, Retirement

It might seem hard to believe, but the New Year is just around the corner. Besides planning for festivities, the approach of the New Year is also a great time to set new goals and resolutions to further your success. Although it might not be on your list yet,...

Smart Investing Versus Following The Media

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 22, 2016 | BDE, Investing

Without a doubt, this last month has been full of surprises with the presidential election, and not just politically. Just as most political pundits predicted a Hillary Clinton victory, a swath of economic commentators said that a surprise Donald Trump win would cause...

5 Surefire Ways to Crush Your Goals This Year

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 22, 2016 | BDE, Do More, Life Hacks

It seems like just yesterday we were planning our 2016 New Year’s parties and making resolutions. For most of us, this year flew by in the blink of an eye. If you’re wondering where the time went, and you missed some of the goals you set this year, you aren’t alone....