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How to Start Off 2017 Financially Clear and Confident

Welcome to 2017! If you are like many, you have come up with some New Year’s Resolutions, or goals, for the New Year. For most, money is at the heart of these annual goals, since they involve either spending money, … Continue reading

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What Do You Have to Show For It?

Last week I shared a recent article that shed a light on just how little most American’s have saved for their future. I also shared an exercise I had attendees of a financial independence class I used to teach in … Continue reading

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How Financially Secure Are You?

Could you come up with $2,000 next month if there was an emergency? This latest article on the average American’s inability to save money and establish at least some level of financial security for themselves and their families saddens me. … Continue reading

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The Fourth Step in Borrowing SMART

Once you have determined how much is available to you for borrowing on a mortgage (The Third Step in Borrowing Smart), the more critical step is now figuring out how much SHOULD you borrow. The fourth step to borrowing SMART is: … Continue reading

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