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...

The best way to treat yourself? Invest.

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 24, 2013 | Wealth Creation

Living a rich life is not about the number in your bank account, what kind of clothes you wear or the car you drive. A rich life includes feeling fulfilled and cultivating a sense of abundance – sans retail therapy. Every time you think about whipping out your wallet...

A Smarter Way To Splurge

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 17, 2013 | Budgeting

You wouldn’t give up on eating healthy for the rest of your life just because you had junk food this week. After all, every day is a fresh chance to make healthy choices. Financial wellness is built the same way: It’s never too late to break old financial...

Impulsive Spending? How To Break The Habit

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 10, 2013 | Budgeting

Sometimes, staying within a budget isn’t only about what you spend but how you spend. Take the first step on your journey towards a healthier financial future by asking yourself, “What are my spending behaviors?” Example: You tend to spend… on unplanned online...