Some Simple Investments for Beginners

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 24, 2016 | BDE, Wealth Management

Diving into investing can be complex and intimidating at first. Rather than jumping straight into the deep end, you can start with some simple investments for beginners. As a first-time investor, consider adding these to your roster: Utilize a 401(K) A 401(k) is an...

Why Every Investor Needs an Emergency Fund

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 22, 2016 | BDE, Wealth Management

Its might surprise you to learn that one of the smartest money moves you can make is to leave a portion of your wealth in a savings account. Although your wealth is earning minuscule interest rates (generally less than 1 percent), and technically shrinking due to...

5 Surefire Ways to Boost Momentum During the Workday

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 18, 2016 | BDE, Inspiration

While coffee may be everyone’s saving grace at four p.m. on a workday, sometimes it just doesn’t do the trick. You may feel physically more awake, however your mindset isn’t where it should be. Sometimes a shift in mentality toward the positive, or a moment away from...

Some Overlooked Benefits of Long Term Investments

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 18, 2016 | BDE, Investing

Whether you’ve just began investing or have years of experience, the myriad of paths you can take can be overwhelming and confusing.  There’s a sea of investments you can choose from, and almost as many different strategies. I’ve spoken about the advantages of long...

Investing Mistakes Boomers Can Make Before Retirement

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 16, 2016 | BDE, Retirement

Studies show that a massive amount of baby boomers are retiring this year, and that many of them are completely underprepared for retirement. If you’re a baby boomer, you can avoid the same pitfall facing millions in your generation. Here some mistakes boomers can...

3 Investing Myths Debunked

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 16, 2016 | BDE, Investing

At face value, investing can be confusing enough to the average investor, but with some widely accepted myths thrown in the mix, it can become a disaster. With that in mind, here some very common (and harmful) investing myths debunked: The right professional can beat...