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savings: MMA real or a confidence game? - 04/20/09 11:59 PM
I've always been impressed how certain people can get away at times with elaborate flim flams. The recent arrest of Bernie Maddof is one such demonstration of this type of fraud and those who are duped. Normally it requires a mark, or victim, who is manipulated by their greed, honesty or compassion. Often these schemes are elaborate and can be perpetuated by the innocent and masterminded by those thinking they are providing others some type of better existence. Meanwhile capitalizing in the beginning with massive profits, which later leave their unknowing victims in bankruptcy or foreclosure.
This scenario is relevant in … (5 comments)
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savings: Use your Equity while you still can!! - 01/17/07 03:26 PM
(Along with my Mortgage Planning newsletter, I also send this practical advice newsletter once a quarter)
Utilize Your Equity While You Still Can
In past history the stock market has been quite volatile, real estate has proven to be a stable investment over the years. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, real estate prices had an average increase of 56% over a five-year period. Forbes reported an increase of 247% over the last 25 years. The problem is that times are beginning to change. In fact, the national rate of real estate appreciation has had its … (0 comments)
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savings: The Story Of The Rich Apple Farmer ....Part II - 12/15/06 12:40 AM
Earlier our hero, Johnny Appleseed had just learned a strategy to payoff his home in 6 years, and still keep some type of saftey net to protect his standard of living. This seemed like the perfect plan until he ran into Wise Willy. Willy happened to be a mortgage planner!
Johnny was confused at first when he met Willy, and asked the following question," So what's the difference between a mortgage planner and the guy at the bank I usually get my loans with?".
"That's a great question," replied Wise Willy, "I could tell you all about myself but I'd rather find out more … (5 comments)
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savings: The Story Of The Rich Apple Farmer - 12/15/06 12:05 AM
Should you payoff your home as quickly as possible or invest the equity?
Such a complicated question and there is not really on fit all answer to give. I've been mortgage planning now for 10 years, but I've really begun focusing on how to help a clients bottom line over the last several. I read Missed Fortune by Douglas Andrews not more then two years ago. Everyone may not agree that insurance is the only way to go when it comes to saving tax deffered income, however, his idea's and concepts make you think about how mortgages are marketed and in a … (1 comments)
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savings: Richest man in Babylon...does it apply today? - 10/06/06 11:13 AM
When I was child, my Uncle gave me a book called the "Richest Man in Babylon". I of course read in quickly and the idea's seemed to be easy to understand and follow. I'm also a member of a church where we annually give atleast 10% of our net or gross income to our church as tithes. We also live in a country where the pressure to spend our money is ever present. From DVD's to 4 Wheelers, we constantly are bombarded by media and peer pressure to buy the latest toy. Consumer spending is considered good for the economy, and … (14 comments)
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