How To Save More — Without A Second Thought

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 1, 2014 | Budgeting, Financial Health, Wealth Creation

If you’re paid biweekly, then there is an easy way to save even without changing anything else about your financial plan. Twice a year, you may get three paychecks in a calendar month. Bank that “extra” paycheck. Put it straight in your investment...

Smart Saving Strategy for Millennials

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 25, 2014 | Budgeting, Financial Health, Wealth Creation

One of the newest members of the LexION team, a recent college grad, shared with me that she has just set up a regular auto-transfer to her savings account. This is a fantastic strategy to start growing wealth and building a strong financial foundation. It’s...

Financial Advice For Entrepreneurs: Know When to Quit

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 9, 2014 | Budgeting, Entrepreneurship

Tackling steep odds and believing in your business, even if others call you crazy, can just be part of the wild ride of entrepreneurship. However, there is a big difference between taking smart, strategic risks to launch a business, and taking on so much risk that you...

Stop Overspending And Stay On Track For Financial Success

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 28, 2014 | Budgeting

Sometimes, even the best-laid plans of budgets and money go awry. If you’ve veered a bit off track from your financial resolutions, don’t give up. Know that you are fully capable of steering yourself back to a smart path. Building smart financial habits is...

Your Financial To Do List: Three Steps To Take Now

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 23, 2014 | Budgeting

Recently we talked about making resolutions to promote financial health in the New Year. For any resolution to be successful, though, you need more than sheer willpower alone – you need a smart, strategic plan. Read on for specific steps you can implement today...

How To Start Your Emergency Fund

by Elle Kaplan | Dec 4, 2013 | Budgeting

I’ve blogged before about your emergency fund, and you probably already know that creating yours should be an important financial priority. So what is an emergency fund, exactly? Ideally, your emergency fund consists of 6-8 months’ worth of real living expenses...