Is the winter a good time to buy a home? There are several significant advantages to buying a home during the snowy season. Here are the motivating factors that will help you come out on top. Less Inventory and Less Competition In most markets, winter usually means a lower inventory with less houses on the […]
Tammie Haldeman
Helping You Become “Smart With Your Money”
Listen in as Doug and Tammie talk about the purpose and principles of the Doug Haldeman Show. Principles: Living below your means Having a written budget Save first, then spend what is left (versus the opposite) Manage the details in life Maximize your credit score
How to Rent your Home on AirBnB
How to Rent your Home on AirBnB Would you pay for two hotel rooms in a single night, but use only one? Probably not, but when you go on holiday and continue to pay your rent or mortgage while you’re gone, this is essentially what you’re doing. Paying for a space you aren’t staying in not only bleeds your travel […]
9 Retirement Ages to Remember
9 Retirement Ages to Remember Eligibility for retirement benefits begins at different ages. Your age also plays a role in what you need to do to avoid retirement account penalties. Here are important ages to factor into your retirement plans:
How Parents Grow While Raising Children
How Parents Grow While Raising Children Parenthood is not for the faint of heart. You’re a nurturer, teacher, disciplinarian, cook, cleaner, taxi service, boo-boo fixer, counselor, laundress, and more. When that little bundle of pink or blue was placed in your arms, did you really know just how much your world would change? and for the […]
Labor Day
Labor Day For a lot of people, Labor Day means two things: a day off and the end of summer. Why is it called Labor Day? Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women, and it has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States and […]
Tips To Consider Before You Leave Your Child An Inheritance
Doug and Tammie share an article from Forbes.com on things to consider before you leave an inheritance to your children. Warren Buffett enrolled Bill Gates in not leaving all his money to his children. “I’ve given them enough that they can do anything with their lives, but not enough that they can do nothing.” Warren Buffett […]
Is Your Child Headed Toward Financial Disaster?
It’s impossible to know the future and it’s unfair to your kids, who may well surprise you in their financial future to take any of the following red flags too seriously. In saying that some of these red flags are worth paying attention to and possibly changing some of your habits to instill new ones […]
Couples and Money
Couples and Money Disagreeing about money is almost inevitable — but it’s not necessarily a bad thing. As an individual, you have priorities about what you want your money to do for you that may or may not line up with your spouse or partner (or parents or friends). What you need to learn is […]
Republicans vs. Democrats: Views on Housing Reform
Republicans vs. Democrats: Views on Housing Reform Republicans and Democrats have approved party platforms with very different views on the role of government in housing and housing finance. As the presidential election shifts into high gear, we’ve looked at what both parties and the presidential candidates have to say about the future role of government in […]
