Beginning Investors: The First Step

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 5, 2013 | Wealth Creation

Pop quiz: Investing is something that… A) is for wealthy people, investment bankers, and hedge fund managers B) something that you’ll get into later in life once you have more money saved up Trick question! The correct answer is that investing is neither. You...

One Simple Trick To Jumpstart Your Financial Future

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 23, 2013 | Budgeting

There are many ways to make your financial goals a reality, but you need to develop a plan that works for you. In this blog I’ve discussed a number of budget tips that can really help you cut back, save more, and build up your financial foundation. But how do you know...

Financial Health Starts With Smart Money Habits

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 16, 2013 | Budgeting

Shifting to a financially healthier lifestyle is not as tall an order as it may seem. In many ways, our spending habits are just that – habits. When we get accustomed to a particular routine – eating a certain way, shopping in certain stores, our everyday commute...

Make Your Money Work For You: “Little Green Employees”

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 9, 2013 | Wealth Creation

So you’ve been following our budget tips. You’ve been saving and have found new ways to get more from your money. You’re creating a fulfilling, abundant life while spending less. Now what? You should aim to have about 6-8 months’ worth of living expenses in a highly...

Investing For Couples: When Finance Meets Romance

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 1, 2013 | Investing for couples

Couples should be as trusting and intimate financially as they are physically. How do you get to that point? Talk openly and often about financial matters. You and your partner may have very different understandings of what is normal when it comes to money. It is...