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Maybe

Maybe…a Short Story Once upon the time there was an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically.  “Maybe,” … Continue reading

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Stop Digging – The First Step to More Money in 2014

It is a New Year, and that also means there are new opportunities to make significant progress toward your goals!  But take this to heart:  famous investment guru and billionaire Warren Buffett once said that if you find yourself in … Continue reading

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Blind Spot #4: Lack of a Wealth Team

Who do you have in your life to help you make important money decisions every month or every year to help you build wealth for your future to enjoy more money less stress and more life? We need a solid … Continue reading

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Blind Spot #3: Storing Money Efficiently

Because we don’t fully understand how money works, we often end up storing it in the wrong places.  As money flows into the household, families are not educated on how to prioritize where their hard-earned money should go.  Pre-pay debt … Continue reading

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Thinking Money – Blind Spot #2: Lack of Fiscal Literacy

Did you know that the average person spends $1.22 for every $1.00 earned?  That is a negative savings rate!  According to Ben S. Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman, “There is a desperate need for greater financial literacy among consumers.”  And he … Continue reading

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Why You Should Develop A Plan

Blind spots don’t only exist on the road we drive.  There are also blind spots on the road to financial independence.  And no one is immune! They’re all around, preventing us from getting where we want to go.  It is said that … Continue reading

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Four Powerful Money Questions to Make 2014 the Best

With only 47 days left in 2013, it is a good idea to start thinking early about what you’d like to accomplish in the New Year to improve your money and personal finances. Here are four “power” questions to consider … Continue reading

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Understanding Debt Management

As a modern consumer, you need credit. When you were growing up, you may have heard your parents or grandparents say, “If you can’t pay for it with cash, then you can’t afford to buy it.” That may have been … Continue reading

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Thanks to a sharp increase in home prices last quarter, millions of homeowners find themselves no longer owing more on their mortgages than their house is worth.  This is welcome news on two levels…financially AND emotionally. What does this mean … Continue reading

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Welcome to the 4 “Blind Spots” blog

People often ask us what makes us “different” from other mortgage lenders.  What is it that makes getting a mortgage or advice from us any different than from anywhere else?  The answer has become simple:  Because of our “WHY”. The 4 “blind … Continue reading

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