How Conventional Wisdom Can Steer You in the Wrong Direction in Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 1, 2016 | BDE, Investing

Conventional wisdom is frequently accepted at face value as if it were scientific theory. This is especially a truism in investing, where success is often counter-intuitive to our natural reactions and thinking processes. Look no further than the recent housing market...

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Emotional Intelligence

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 28, 2016 | BDE, Life Hacks

It doesn’t matter if you’re the next Einstein (which you very well could be!), there’s another trait that’s just as important as IQ: it’s EQ. Emotional intelligence is the ability to handle situations and others in a smart way through your feelings and reactions....

Should Events Like The Brexit Affect Your Investment Decisions?

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 26, 2016 | BDE, Investing

You’ve probably heard plenty about the Brexit – the vote by the people of Britain to depart from the Eurozone – and when the news broke, the stock market responded with poor performance initially. At the same time, the media also responded with doomsday predictions of...

An Overlooked Way to Save in Retirement

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 25, 2016 | BDE, Retirement

You’re most likely already aware that retirement will be one of the biggest expenses during your lifetime. But what you might not be aware of is that there are some simple ways to save major amounts of money during your Golden Years. Everything from your healthcare...

5 Attitudes That Will Make you Incredibly Successful

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 24, 2016 | BDE, Entrepreneurship

You could be a finance wiz. You could have that genius idea that makes Einstein turn green with envy. Even so, without the right attitude, you’ll get nowhere. Granted, you probably aren’t a stubborn curmudgeon telling children to get off your lawn. But everyone can...

Does the Media Help You Invest Successfully?

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 20, 2016 | 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 like having your eyes glued to your television or computer while watching investment news like a hawk would prove beneficial. In...