Separating Facts Versus Fiction in Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 2, 2017 | 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 natural that watching financial news like a hawk would help you become a more successful investor. However, investing is one...

The Common Investing Mistakes You Need to Avoid in Your 20s And 30s

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 20, 2016 | BDE, Investing

Once you finally get a sense of your career and other life decisions, there’s a new realm of unfamiliar territory you might be entering in your 20s/30s: investing. I’ve seen how many who are new to investing in this stage of life are prone to learn some very expensive...

3 Ways to Make Better Investment Decisions

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 20, 2016 | BDE, Investing

If we could all put our emotions on completely on hold, we’d become better investors. The logical, smart decisions are often the complete opposite of where our feelings lead us. But since we’re all human, this can seem like a tall order at times. However, there...

Investing for Education: What is a 529 Plan?

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 8, 2016 | BDE, Investing

September not only marks the beginning of school, but also National College Savings Month, which is a perfect time to begin planning to invest for education. If your children are heading off to school (or are going to in the future), you’re probably already wondering...

Some Mistakes That Even Experienced Investors Can Make

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 20, 2016 | BDE, Investing

We’re all human, and we’re all prone to mistakes. So even if you’re an experienced investor, you may be falling prey to some investing pitfalls. Often, these mistakes are hardwired into our natural thinking, so you may not even realize you’re undertaking them. With...

How You Can Avoid Hidden Fees While Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 12, 2016 | BDE, Investing

No matter how well the stock market is doing, or how great of an investment plan you have, the reality is that it’s not what you earn that matters; it’s what you keep. Everything from taxes to the fees charged by advisors are just as important as returns when it comes...