So you have a few of the ‘certificate of participation’ awards and want to take those to your first job interview, well you will soon see how much weight they carry. The ‘Wall of Gaylord Focker’ may need to stay on the wall of your parents home.” The truth? Honesty is a must, perfection is a myth, and failure is […]
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Why You Need a True Mortgage PRO!
Advertising will often make consumers believe that they can walk into their local bank or call an online lender to get a mortgage. This may be fine as long as your situation is simple. However, a large percentage of mortgage applicants have situations that make them unique. Mortgage guidelines change very rapidly. There are tax […]
Inquiries: Losing Points On Your Credit Score
How many points does a credit inquiry make you lose? You all know this person, and if you don’t it’s probably because it’s you. The person who opens up their wallet or purse to see every store credit card that is known to man/woman. This is all due to that delightful store clerk asking them […]
How To Choose Which Debts To Pay Off First
Even most experts make the wrong choices when choosing which debts to pay off first. For an example if you received $30,000 and you are faced with the decision on what debt to pay first will you make the right choice? Andy Prescott from the artofbeingcheap.com approached this topic. Check out his post at: The […]
Rethinking Your Resolutions
New year, new you, new home. The calendar change always invites all sorts of resolutions, some of them attainable, many of them impractical and stress-inducing. But changes needn’t be big or difficult to be life-altering. Here are some financial–related New Year’s resolutions you can make for 2016 that will pay big dividends with minimal effort.
The Art and Science of Connection
By Jo Rossi and Kavin Chambers We had the pleasure of being guests on the Doug Haldeman radio show to discuss our upcoming course, The Art and Science of Connection: Fostering an Authentic Relationship (ASC). Connection is a concept that is difficult to define definitively because it is absolutely subjective. What connection means for me […]
Investing In Real Estate As A Couple: Part 1
Real estate investing is not a “get rich quick” scheme. Just as any home needs a solid foundation so does your real estate education. This is key to your long term investing success. First ask yourself a few questions: Do we have a clear understanding of what type of real estate properties are best suited […]
Peaking Into the Wallet Of Some Countries Spending Habits
Doug and Tammie discuss how some countries are spending their money and where the US compares as a whole. Though the chart, created by the Data Team with The Economist, may be lacking in how countries are taxed or not taxed it is an interesting glimpse into the wallet of a few of the countries […]
Mike Grasso Re/Max Properties West
Doug and Tammie are joined in the studio with Mike Grasso, Real Estate Agent with Re/Max Properties West. He has been a Realtor for 19 years and lending professional for more than 13 years. A St. Louis native, Mike attended John F. Kennedy High School, received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Missouri State University […]
Negotiation Strategies with Merle Schneider
Merle Schneider, Co- Owner Broker with Schneider Real Estate, joins Doug and Tammie to talk about the negotiation strategies in work and in personal life. As we may already know conflict adds to one’s tensions and anxiety. It is better to discuss things and reach to an alternative benefitting all. Issues must not be dragged unnecessarily […]
