Commercial Real Estate with Greg Schowe
Born and raised on the family farm in east central Missouri, Greg knew at an early age the definition of hard work and an honest living. After high school Greg applied the traits learned on the farm...
View ArticleMoney 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...
View ArticleFinancial Baggage Part 1: Starting From Nothing
Everyone Starts From Nothing The first thing we want to point out is that everyone starts from nothing. Rich people, poor people, successful people, non-successful people, top achievers, non-achievers...
View ArticleFinancial 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...
View ArticleHow 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 The...
View ArticlePeaking 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...
View ArticleInvesting 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...
View ArticleRethinking 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleFirst Time Home Seller
Most first time home sellers have no idea where or how to start the home selling process. It’s very important that first time home sellers understand what the home sale process entails, what costs are...
View ArticleInquiries: 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...
View ArticleSaving Money On A Gym Membership
Doug and Tammie review how to save money on a gym membership can lead to exercising good judgement. #1 Never ever ever ever sign a gym contract Gyms are like cell phone companies, you should never ever...
View Article5 Crucial Questions To Plan Your Mortgage
Has Your Mortgage Banker Committed Malpractice? I was fortunate that early in my career one of my mentors gave me some great advice: “prescription without diagnosis is malpractice”. That advice has...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleHow To Interview A Realtor When Selling Your Home
When selling your home, choosing the Realtor who will represent your best interests is one of the most important and one of the first steps in the process. Unfortunately, many sellers do not...
View Article8 Financial Tips For Young Adults
Personal finance has not yet become a required subject in high school or college. If it is available for you to take in your school, will you apply what you learn? You may be more focused on...
View ArticleThe Waiting Period After Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, or Short Sale
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...
View ArticleBe On A Budget And Still Go Out With Your Friends
You and your friends may have shared a similar economic situation when you were kids or while you were in college, but now that you are adults, your incomes might diverge widely. Differences in...
View ArticleIs 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...
View ArticleTips 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....
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