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

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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Borrow Smart, Repay Smart: Planning – Begin With The End In Mind

Dear Borrow Smart Family, Fast forward in time to December 2020. Imagine yourself sitting alone in your favorite thinking spot! Looking back over the previous 11 months, what HAS to have happened for you to be happy with your progress … Continue reading

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

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

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: Manage Your Energy FIRST

Dear Borrow Smart Family, I’ve been doing some studying on emotional energy.  Your thinking.  Your feeling. Your vibe, so to speak.  (Which comes from ‘energy vibrations’.)  And how all this impacts our ability to lead our families, build at work, and have the … Continue reading

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Borrow Smart, Repay Smart: Four Reasons You Might Want to Consider Refinancing

Dear Borrow Smart Family, Owning a home and building equity opens up many opportunities. As a homeowner, there will be times you wonder if refinancing your mortgage makes sense. Rightly so, as there are quite a few reasons getting a … 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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