Month: August 2010
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What Really Makes You?
What makes you? I mean what truly makes who you are? Is it stuff? Expensive stuff? Impressive stuff? Flashy stuff? Maybe money? It may even be your job. Many people lives their lives trying to impress others and, in some cases, trying to impress themselves. Whether it is flashy friends they are trying to impress,…
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More Credit Card Rules?
Wow, Congress just keeps helping by adding more rules. This weekend the remaining new credit card rules took affect. Yesterday, while listening to the radio, I learned from those being interviewed that the consumer finally had the upper hand. Really? Let’s give it some time. These new rules are going to make many happy. Now,…
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Is It Your Time?
This morning the unemployment numbers were announced that indicate and increase in the number of first-time filers when projections were for a reduction in that number. It seems as if the numbers keep bouncing back and forth and there is no real progress in getting people back to work. Many are now in a position…
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Game Plan For Life – Joe Gibbs
Most males in this country will recognize the name Joe Gibbs. Whether on the football field or from NASCAR racing, Joe Gibbs has been a Sunday afternoon name that many men will recognize. He has successfully coached his Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship and also adds three NASCAR Championship to his name. To many,…
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Why Do Lenders Struggle With Modifications?
A couple of weeks ago I wrote and suggested that people really look at the mortgage modification process as being a tool that might be right for them. Honestly, many of my clients have been through the process and, while it has been long and painful, have been modified to a plan that really works…