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...

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...

Five Money Rules to Live By

by Elle Kaplan | Dec 2, 2013 | Wealth Creation

Every one of us makes several “money decisions” every day. Some money decisions involve major long-term plans that affect the future –taking out grad school loans, buying a home, opening an investing account or adjusting your asset allocation. But the majority of...