Should a Trump Victory Affect Your Investing Decisions?

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 9, 2016 | BDE, Investing

Life is full of surprises, and Donald Trump’s unexpected election victory is certainly no exception. Politics aside, you may be wondering how an event like this should affect your investing decisions. After all, many investors tie their emotions to their investment...

How Can Small Business Owners Prepare for Retirement?

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 31, 2016 | BDE, Investing

Whether it’s keeping the company afloat or finding new employees, small business owners have plenty on their plate. So although it’s disappointing, it isn’t very surprising that many small business owners are facing a retirement crisis due to the demands and...

How to Invest Like a Millionaire

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

If you want to invest like a millionaire, here’s the good news: There are no top-secret action plans needed. When you figure out their investing recipe, you’ll find out the habits that helped millionaires achieve their status are actually quite simple simple. Here are...

Should Market Uncertainty Affect How You Invest?

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

Due to the upcoming presidential election (among a plethora of other factors), you might be asking “how should I invest during times of market uncertainty?” After all, it’s a natural instinct to want to change your plan if the underlying conditions get...

Should The Upcoming Election Affect Your Investment Decisions?

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 17, 2016 | BDE, Investing

Elections tend to bring out strong emotions. A presidential election year can especially cause excitement or despair, depending on your side of the aisle. This highly polarizing election certainly isn’t an exception. It’s emotions like these that can completely derail...

Pay Off Mortgage or Invest: Which Should You Do First?

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

If you’re burdened by a mortgage, you’ve most likely pondered (or even dreamed) about finally eliminating if for good. It’s a tempting scenario to consider: you completely own your home, you can avoid those pesky payments, and you have the opportunity to save money by...