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

“Debt–the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” – Part 2 1. OK, if you have “bottomed out” on debt, if you are really ready to make a change, then your first move must be putting money into a savings account. … Continue reading

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Good, Bad and Ugly Debt, Part 1

 “Debt–the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” – Part 1 There are three types of debt, “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 … Continue reading

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Avoiding the First Financial Blind Spot

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 everyone falls into on … Continue reading

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273,000 Residential Properties Regained Equity in Q3

            CoreLogic has released new analysis showing nearly 273,000 U.S. homes returned to positive equity in the third quarter of 2014, bringing the total number of mortgaged residential properties with equity to approximately 44.6 million, … Continue reading

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What A Year for Home Loan Rates!

As we close out 2014, home loan rates remain near historic lows. In fact, rates for fixed-rate mortgages are much lower now than they were a year ago! Combine these lower rates with rising house values, and we find ourselves … Continue reading

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Four Powerful Money Questions to Make 2015 the Best

With only a couple of weeks left in the year, it is a good idea to start thinking 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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Creating Your Best Money Year Ever – Parts 2 & 3

Creating Your Best Money Year Ever – Parts Two & Three Last week we reviewed the 3-step path to greater financial success: Your “M” Vision, “M” Goals, and then “M” Habits (“M” short for “Money”). You were instructed to complete … Continue reading

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Creating Your Best Money Year Ever – Part 1

Creating Your Best Money Year Ever – Part One One of the primary reasons many people do not achieve financial success is they have never stopped to define what it is that a “successful” financial picture looks like for them. … Continue reading

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The Three Biggest Mistakes Home Buyers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

  In the complex world of residential mortgages, many mistakes are made by home buyers as they try to navigate and understand all of their options. The good news is that many of the mistakes are avoidable with some education … Continue reading

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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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