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11 Reasons to Carry a Big, Long Mortgage by Ric Edelman

August 19, 2017 by Doug Haldeman

The Truth About Money                 You may have heard that it’s best to have the smallest mortgage you can and to pay it off as quickly as possible. Or perhaps you have heard to save up as much money as you can to throw it all at your […]

Filed Under: Financial Advisor, Mortgage

The Waiting Period After Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, or Short Sale

May 14, 2017 by Doug Haldeman

If you have lost your home through a foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy and want to get another mortgage loan, you may be wondering how long you’ll have to wait. Your credit will take a hit after all of these situations, although possibly not as much as you think or for as long as you […]

Filed Under: Consumer View, Financial Advisor, Personal Finance

14 Step Plan to Transform Your Finances

April 14, 2017 by Doug Haldeman

I deal with people and finances on a daily basis. One of the things I have noticed is that very few people are taught how to manage their money. Frequently people admit to being so lost they don’t even know where to begin when it comes to money. I wanted to share a 14 step plan to help […]

Filed Under: Financial Advisor, Life Planning, Personal Finance, Uncategorized

Tips For A Smooth Loan Approval

November 13, 2016 by Doug Haldeman

Getting a pre-approval is one step of the mortgage approval process. Having a smooth loan process depends partially on you.  As a potential homeowner you must remain responsible throughout the process. In the end only you can determine your future. Here are some tips to help you stay connected to your end goals. DO continue […]

Filed Under: Credit Repair, Debt, Financial Advisor, Home Buying, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Resources Tagged With: do's and dont's, Doug Haldeman, doug haldeman show, home loan, loan, smooth loan approval

How Will Trump Affect The US

November 13, 2016 by Doug Haldeman

There are a lot of issues that Mr. Trump will need to address during his presidency.  The key is to understand how will Trump effect the US. How will Trump and Congress get along? Republicans have control of the White House, the Senate and the House, but that doesn’t mean he will have an easy time […]

Filed Under: Consumer View, Economist, Financial Advisor, Life Planning, Market News, Personal Finance, Taxes Tagged With: Doug Haldeman, Economy, future, Political, Trump

Improving Your Financial Freedom

October 23, 2016 by Doug Haldeman

Improving Your Personal  Financial Freedom Improving your personal finances may seem impossible and being in debt can be a stressful experience. No matter what your circumstance is, if you signed for a loan, you are obligated to pay it back.  If you have a life altering experience like losing a job, getting into an accident, or […]

Filed Under: Consumer View, Credit Repair, Financial Advisor, Personal Finance Tagged With: debt strategy, Doug Haldeman, personal finance

Why Your Score May Have Dropped

October 16, 2016 by Doug Haldeman

4 Surprising Reasons Why Your Scores Might Have Dropped By ANNA TRINH You’re on top of your finances — your payment history is flawless, you keep your utilization below 30 percent and your accounts are in good standing. However, when you log in to receive your eagerly awaited score update, you see that your score […]

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Detox Your Spending

October 16, 2016 by Doug Haldeman

Summer spending is one of the highest moments of our financial yearly budget.  It is filled with vacations, extra food because the kids are home, daycare expense increases, parties, events and more. What is a financial cleanse? A financial cleanse is similar to a diet. After overindulging in too many sweet treats or fast food […]

Filed Under: Consumer View, Financial Advisor, Life Planning, Personal Finance Tagged With: budget, Doug Haldeman, finances, personal finance

Tips To Make Your Finances Less Frustrating

October 16, 2016 by Doug Haldeman

Have you had a similarly frustrating experience when paying your bills or managing your finances? As part of National Moment of Frustration Day on Oct. 12, we’re sharing five things you can do to make managing your finances easier. 1. Automate your finances to minimize late payments. Through auto-pay, you can rest easy knowing that […]

Filed Under: Consumer View, Credit Repair, Debt, Financial Advisor, Personal Finance Tagged With: bills, Doug Haldeman, The Doug Haldeman Show

What salary do you need to afford a home in your city?

August 28, 2016 by Managed WordPress Migration User

by Ryan Smith25 Aug 2016 What salary do you need to afford a home in your city of choice?   How does your city rate in terms of home affordability? A recent report by HSH.com determined the salary families would need to make in 27 metro areas in order to afford the local median home […]

Filed Under: Consumer View, Family, Financial Advisor, Home Buying, Investments / Rental Property, Life Planning Tagged With: Doug Haldeman, Home buying, mortgage, real estate, salary

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