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Boost Your Confidence – It Means Everything

One of the biggest breakthroughs I have personally had in recent years is realizing how important confidence is. I have come to believe that confidence is the key to just about everything, both personally and professionally. In sales, the confidence … Continue reading

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Buy Now or Wait – A Tale of Two Families

Summer is here and the temperatures are hot. And so is the housing market! Summer is historically the busiest home buying season of the year, tapering off in September once school starts again. One of the big questions that continues … Continue reading

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How much money should I keep in a savings account for emergencies?

Question:                                                     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,” because … Continue reading

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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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3 Questions to Help You Decide if Refinancing Makes Sense

It seems that everyone with a home, and a mortgage, is talking about the unbelievably low interest rates and the potential refinance opportunities available right now. With 30-year fixed mortgage rates recently dipping into the 3’s, even those homeowners with … Continue reading

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7 Ways to Free Yourself From Debt

These smart and easy strategies can get you back in the black before you know it. One in eight Americans don’t think they’ll ever pay off what they owe, according to a survey by CreditCards.com. But it’s a new year … 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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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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