Why Investing Should Be One of Your Top Financial Priorities

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 6, 2016 | BDE, Wealth Management

A recent study found that only 21 percent of Americans ranked “investing effectively and tax efficiently” as their top monetary priority. Since we all have numerous financial obligations that can prevent investing from being a financial importance, you may...

Some Hidden Retirement Expenses You Need to Be Aware of

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 1, 2016 | BDE, Retirement

Even the best laid out plains can have unexpected surprises and road bumps. This is a truism in retirement, where you need to plan for decades of living without a job to support your financial expenses. With that in mind, here’s how to plan for some hidden retirement...

3 Nighttime Rituals that Will Change Your Life

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 1, 2016 | BDE, Wellness

Starting your day off with success begins the night before. As you’re well aware, having a good night’s rest is the difference between becoming an extra on The Walking Dead and a Wonder Woman in the office. If you’re out and about until three a.m., there’s no morning...

How to Budget for Retirement

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 31, 2016 | BDE, Retirement

Just like in your working life, you’re going to need a clear sense of your spending when it comes to your golden years. But unlike when you’re employed, there won’t be a steady career income to fall back on if you fail to budget properly. So whether you’ve just begun...

5 Ways to Become a Constant Learner

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 25, 2016 | BDE, Life Hacks

School’s back in session, and just because you’ve already graduated, it doesn’t mean you have to stop learning and evolving. The greatest of the greats – like Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates – never take off their learning caps; no matter how many years have passed since...

Some Reasons Why You Might be Bad at Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 24, 2016 | BDE, Investing

Nobody’s perfect, and this is a truism when it comes to investing. In fact, studies show that even the majority of money managers are unable to beat indexes like the S&P 500. With that in mind, consider these reasons that could be tripping you up and throwing off...