by Elle Kaplan | Nov 27, 2012 | Goal-setting
In the era of info-tainment, the media are constantly competing for stories and sound bites that snag our attention. What sells is the outrageous, and the even more outrageous. Sometimes, it can feel like the word “scandal” screams out from every headline, leaving us...
by Elle Kaplan | Nov 19, 2012 | Goal-setting
It’s the season to count our blessings. Sometimes, it takes some effort to slow down and really remind ourselves of all that we have to be grateful for. Our success-driven culture rewards us for constantly looking ahead, focusing on what we want accomplish next....
by Elle Kaplan | Jul 24, 2012 | Wealth Creation
Fear and ignorance are two underlying factors in a great deal of the mistakes and misunderstandings that we suffer through in life, and I’ll tell you where this can hurt (a lot): When it comes to your personal finances and investing. Why is this the case? That’s...
by Elle Kaplan | Apr 30, 2012 | Goal-setting
How many times do we look at one aspect of our lives or another—be it weight, stress, or finances—and wish it were different? Or that we knew how to change it? As I have mentioned, we are creatures of habit; financial habits are no exception, good and bad. The...