An Overlooked Way to Save and Invest More of Your Wealth

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 7, 2016 | BDE, Investing

Although setting aside more of your wealth and investing is an excellent goal, it’s often easier said than done. Everything from juggling the costs of your children to simply paying the monthly bills can chip away at the excess wealth you want to stow away for your...

How Should You Invest With an Empty Nest?

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 5, 2016 | BDE, Investing

After your children have left the house for good and moved on into adulthood, you may find yourself with an influx of additional wealth (as well as free time). Although spending the additional free time is completely up to your discretion, there are some wise (and...

How to Make the Power of Compound Interest Work for You

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 28, 2016 | BDE, Investing

It is no wonder that compound interest has been referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Over time, just an incremental increase in your rate of return can have a magnificent impact on the value of your savings. Compound interest may not be the Great Pyramid of...

How Hindsight Bias Can Affect Your Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 27, 2016 | BDE, Investing

Whether it’s discussing the results of a sports game or interpreting world events on national TV, we’re constantly inundated with people saying “I told you so.” This plays out in a big way in investing. Tune to any news channel, and you’ll most likely hear about how a...

How Investors Should React to Global Events

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 22, 2016 | BDE, Investing

You’ve most likely heard plenty of buzz about the “Brexit” – an upcoming vote that decides if Britain leaves or stays in the EU. When major global events like these crop up, you also most likely have some concerns about investing, and have probably wondered how...

Some Investment Mistakes You Need to Avoid

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 21, 2016 | BDE, Investing

Making mistakes is often part of the learning process. However, when it comes to investing, this can be an incredibly expensive lesson. With that in mind, we’ve compiled some investment mistakes you need to avoid: Buying stocks on unfounded tips Everyone from your...