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

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: Why Budgets Fail

Dear Borrow Smart Family, The idea of regimenting your money spending can seem tedious, but it is well worth the effort. If you’re looking to get your money in order, there are 3 main blind spots to consider:   Why … Continue reading

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Borrow Smart, Repay Smart: Paying for College (Part 1 of 3)

Dear Borrow Smart Family, in the US, getting a college education can be prohibitively expensive. A 2019 study conducted by the US department of education found that For the 2016–17 academic year, annual current dollar prices for undergraduate tuition, fees, … Continue reading

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The Art of Money: The Three Options With Every Dollar

With every dollar you have, there are only three things you can do with it:      1. Spend it      2. Save it      3. Pay down Debt with it This applies to really any amount of money … Continue reading

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Finishing 2015 Financially Strong

We are in the fourth quarter!  In less than two short months we will be welcoming in 2016 and setting those ever popular New Year’s Resolutions.  For many people, money is at the heart of these annual goals, since many … 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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