How to Invest For Beginners: Some Smart Tips

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 22, 2017 | BDE, Investing

If you’re a novice investor, Wall Street certainly can make getting started intimidating. Most of the jargon and investing terms thrown around can even make an experienced investor’s head spin. In fact, much of this confusion you’re probably facing is intentional....

Why Is Finding a Fiduciary Advisor Important?

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 14, 2017 | BDE, Investing

When you’re feeling ill, who do you visit for medical advice? Your answer – like everyone else’s – would be to go see a doctor. It’s a no-brainer solution, because doctors are subject to rigorous scrutiny, and are legally bound to put...

How to Choose The Best Asset Allocation Strategy

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 30, 2017 | BDE, Investing

When it comes to investing, choosing your asset allocation is one of the most important investing decisions you can make. In a nutshell, an asset allocation strategy involves tactically distributing your wealth amongst stocks, bonds, hard assets, and other investment...

How to Harness The Tremendous Power of Compounding

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 23, 2017 | BDE, Investing

An interesting study found that when given the option of receiving a million dollars now or getting a single penny and having its amount double every day, 90 percent of individuals chose to receive a million dollars immediately. At face value, the decision to take a...

3 Tips for The Successful Long Term Investor

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 23, 2017 | BDE, Investing

When it comes to investing, we all have different goals and needs, and there is no one-size-fits all solution. As a successful long term investor, however, there some general principles that can help you achieve your unique objectives. Here are some tips for the...

How Should You Determine Your Retirement Savings?

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 11, 2017 | BDE, Investing

If you’re unsure about how much retirement savings you need to build, you’re far from alone. A recent survey found that nearly half of all Americans took a shot in the dark and guessed their number. Even if you’re not relying on complete guesswork to determine your...