Does An Active Lifestyle Affect Your Retirement Income Needs?

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

How do you plan to spend your golden years? If you plan to have an active lifestyle in retirement, you aren’t alone – according to studies by George Washington University, the amount of retirees who are living an active lifestyle (such as frequently...

5 Mental Habits That Will Make You Wildly Successful

by Elle Kaplan | May 27, 2016 | BDE, Wellness

Becoming more successful isn’t all about doing – more often than not, it’s all about your attitude. No matter how much you put your nose to the grindstone, your mentality and thinking can make all the difference. Without further ado, here are some...

Does the Presidential Election Affect the Stock Market?

by Elle Kaplan | May 25, 2016 | BDE, Investing

With the highly publicized and heated election coming up, a question I often get asked is “does the presidential election affect the stock market?” Many are concerned that the huge uncertainty before the election can affect the stock market and plenty more are also...

Avoiding Loss Aversion in Investing

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

We naturally don’t enjoy losing – whether it’s just a through a friendly sports game or an intense competition, we’ve all felt that sting before. What you may not realize is that we naturally despise losing so much that we notice it far more than a gain. In...

Avoiding Overconfidence in Investing: a Key to Long-term Success

by Elle Kaplan | May 23, 2016 | BDE, Investing

While there are some instances where having excess confidence is helpful (like in a job interview), it can often prove harmful. For example, numerous studies have been developed on the confidence of drivers – and around 80-90 percent of them wind up rating themselves...

3 Simple Phrases That Will Supercharge Your Leadership

by Elle Kaplan | May 20, 2016 | BDE, Inspiration

Whether you’re leading your team, or just trying to be a leader in the office, the biggest, most powerful tool you have is free and right at the tip of your tongue. That’s right, it’s your words! By communicating the right way, you can easily inspire, motivate, and...