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Borrow Smart, Repay Smart: Avoiding the First Financial Blind Spot

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Trevor Hammond

Dear Borrow Smart Family, Blind spots are all around, preventing us from getting where we want to go. In our quest to transform the lives of every client through financial education and direction, we have identified four blind spots that … Continue reading →

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Debt – The Good, The Bad, and the The Ugly – Part 2

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Trevor Hammond

Dear Borrow Smart Family, Debt is not something you should be ashamed of. But it is something that you should want to fix. The below is a continuation from last week: 1. If you have “bottomed out” on debt, if you … Continue reading →

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Debt – The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly – Part 1

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Trevor Hammond

Dear Borrow Smart Family, There are three types of debt, the “Good”, “Bad”, and “Ugly”. Let’s discuss the differences and provide some direction for addressing your debt-related issues. When discussing debt with clients, too often they express a sense of … Continue reading →

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Borrow Smart, Repay Smart: How much money should I keep in a savings account for emergencies?

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Trevor Hammond

Question: Hi Trevor! How much money should I keep in a savings account for emergencies? Answer:  Many financial professionals suggest that you put away three to six months’ worth of living expenses for emergencies. We actually call these funds “Cash Reserves,” … Continue reading →

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Borrow Smart, Repay Smart: The Story of the Magic Penny

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Trevor Hammond

Dear Borrow Smart Family, If you had the choice between taking $3,000,000 in cold hard cash right now or a single penny that doubles in value every single day for 31 days, which would you choose? If you’ve heard this … Continue reading →

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Borrow Smart, Repay Smart: Spend Less, So You Can Save More

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Trevor Hammond

Dear Borrow Smart Family, Is it me, or does the word “budgeting” sound like something Jabba the Hut burped out? I know, I know; budgeting can seem tedious, and it can take some time to figure out. However, there are … Continue reading →

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Borrow Smart, Repay Smart: Paying for College (Part 3 of 3)

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Trevor Hammond

Dear Borrow Smart Family, Happy Monday! Today I wrap up Part 3 of a three-part series, that I created for you to help your children afford a college education. Saving for college is not for the faint of heart, ladies … Continue reading →

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