Blended Family Steps About 75 percent of the 1.2 million Americans who divorce each year eventually remarry. Most have children, and they find that step-family life is more complex than they ever imagined. Below are a few steps to take to bring a blended family together.
Tammie Haldeman
Property Rehab 101
Property Rehab When buying property for rehablilitation, it is really important to do your house clean-up and repairs in proper order. You don’t want to get ahead of yourself or waste time and money having to do things twice. Approach the rehab process systematically and do not frustrated if everything does not go according to […]
Homeowner Money Saving Tips
Homeowner Money Saving Tips So you just bought a home, first of all congratulations! Maybe you have lived in your home for awhile now, congratulations. Whatever the case is owning a home is a milestone in life for most people. If you are settled in and now want to focus on saving money then check […]
Flea Market Do’s and Don’ts
Flea Market Finds Flea Markets can be fun and challenging and since you never know what you will find you need to keep an open mind and go in with a game plan. What to do Plan Ahead: Make two lists: One for items you need right away and one for projects or items you […]
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 […]
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 […]
How To Negotiate and Work With Family and Friends
Tips to manage threats to your family business: Clearly define the goals of the company and make sure everyone is on the same page. Outline each family employee’s role and responsibilities and hold them accountable. Keep an open line of communication at all times. Address all concerns quickly and in a non-emotional manner. Create a […]
How much did Clark Griswold spend on Christmas lights!
Image credit: Warner Brothers Thanks to our friend Andy Prescott for doing all the research on this subject! http://artofbeingcheap.com/christmas-lights/ Griswold Christmas Lights Audio: Segment 1
Financial Baggage Part 2: Millionaire Myths
Here are seven millionaire myths*, and the real facts about the ones who seem to have it all. Millionaires Don’t Pay Their Taxes Fact: It is estimated that millionaires, those in the top 1% of earners, pay about 40% of all taxes. Current tax regulation shifts may change these numbers to make this even larger […]
Money Mentality: What is your financial baggage?
Remember the show Money Pit? Did the Fielding’s aka Tom Hanks and Shelly Long carry forward their money baggage from their past? Have you ever wanted something so bad you are willing to believe the con? Doug and Tammie are joined by their son Derek to discuss what financial baggage people carry around. The discussion challenges […]
