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The BorrowSMART Strategy #2 – Managing Your Cash Flow (Over Time)

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Trevor Hammond

How might our managing your mortgage and liabilities help increase your assets over time?  Let’s look at how most families spend their hard earned money. Lifestyle Today vs. Lifestyle Tomorrow Looking at the picture to the right, representing the average … Continue reading →

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Stop Digging – The First Step to More Money in 2014

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Trevor Hammond

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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Take the Smart Perspective When Buying a House – A BorrowSMART Strategy

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Trevor Hammond

To be sure you make the smartest decisions when buying a new house, it is important that you go into the process with the right perspective.  We call this the “House vs. Home Perspective”.  At Aspire Mortgage Group, this is … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Trevor Hammond

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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The Five Phases to Getting More Done

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Trevor Hammond

Whether you are at the office or planning next weekend’s birthday party, the fact is you can be considered a “Project Manager” in nearly every aspect of your life. So it is only fitting we provide a proven system to … Continue reading →

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Four Powerful Money Questions to Make 2014 the Best

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Trevor Hammond

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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Some Perspective on Success

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Trevor Hammond

In Robert Conklin’s book, Think Yourself to Riches of Life, he offers some new and old insights into the mental side of success.  The following can be great reminders for all of us: Want to know what you’ll be like … Continue reading →

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Understanding Debt Management

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Trevor Hammond

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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