Listening Is The Key to Great Communication

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 26, 2022 | Press

Last month, I wrote a post on Communicating with Confidence. But what I didn’t get into then is the idea that the best communicators are those who also listen intentionally. Arguably, listening is the key to great communication. Do you ever talk to people in your life...

Estate Planning To Protect Your Children

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 26, 2022 | Blog, Health, Mindset

If you recently welcomed a baby into your family, congratulations! Now it is more important than ever to ensure that you have a comprehensive estate plan in place. It’s also a great time to engage in a financial check-up.  When you think about estate planning for new...

Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Is Vital To Success

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 25, 2022 | Press

Let’s face it. Growth and comfort do not coexist. And the level of discomfort that needs to occur to make a change is different for each of us. As humans, we’re not necessarily “wired” for instant change. Whether it’s something that’s pushing you — or pulling you — it...

9 Things People Who Retire Early Do

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 6, 2022 | Press

We all dream of retiring early (at least I do), but for most of us that’s all it is — a dream. It doesn’t necessarily have to be, however, and you don’t need to strike it rich to start enjoying the finer things in life well before age 67. (Yep,...

Strategies on How to Retire With Low Income

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 27, 2022 | Press

Think your income is too low to save for retirement? Think again. Use these four strategies on how to retire with a low income. Saving for retirement is seen as the ultimate personal finance goal — and it should be. Even if you’re in your 20s or 30s, you’re not...