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

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

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

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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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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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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The Five Phases to Getting More Done

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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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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Some Perspective on Success

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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