by Elle Kaplan | May 29, 2013 | Budgeting
The next time your group of friends make plans to get together, jump in with this suggestion for a fun night in before everyone commits to an expensive evening out. Rather than heading to the movies, where tickets can cost up to $15 a pop (not to mention the pricey...
by Elle Kaplan | May 14, 2013 | Budgeting
Helping others live a rich, fulfilling life is key to my personal mission. Spending quality time with the friends, family, and loved ones who are important to you is an important part of a rich life – but socializing can really add up. How can you keep up with...
by Elle Kaplan | Apr 29, 2013 | Budgeting
If you lower your thermostat by 7-10 degrees for just 8 hours a day, you can save up to 10% in energy costs. The government estimates these average savings come out to a discount of around $180 per year on your electric bills. If you and your family are out of the...
by Elle Kaplan | Apr 2, 2013 | Budgeting
The next step in cleaning up your budget: changing how you clean your clothes. Washing in hot water can cost you an unnecessary bundle in electricity costs. For example: Say you do three loads of laundry each week. Using hot water costs $0.60 per load, which adds up...
by Elle Kaplan | Mar 25, 2013 | Budgeting
As CEO of independent wealth management firm LexION Capital, I work to help people take control of their financial lives. I hope to help people reach a place where personal finance can be fun. When it comes to budgets, bills, and trying to save, that can sometimes...