Yes, Thanksgiving is still three months away. And yes, it’s still summer. Yet that didn’t stop me from spotting a full Thanksgiving display at the mall the other day. That display—and the …
Want the Truth or Just What Sounds Good?
THE OPPORTUNITY: A first-time investor found a promising “fix-and-flip” property: run-down, freshly listed, and attracting attention from multiple investors. The seller’s estate was eager for a fast, …
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The Mortgage Mistake That Nearly Cost a Family Their Home
THE SCENARIO: Martha and Mary—lifelong best friends and devoted moms—are both navigating divorce. Like many, they paused their careers to focus on raising children. Now, their top concern is providing …
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Reverse Mortgage: The Smart Solution for One Retiree’s Income Gap
The situation: A 62-year-old homeowner was approaching retirement. Though he planned to stay in his current home for another 5–10 years before relocating south, his income was about to drop—from a …
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This Buyer Almost Lost His Dream Condo—Here’s Why…
THE SCENARIO: A first-time condo buyer with a strong profile: 20% down, solid income, excellent credit. On paper, he looked like a sure thing. THE PROBLEM: He spoke to ‘his bank’—they said, “No …
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Vacations: A Waste of Time, or Time Well Spent?
I’ll admit it—I’m a workaholic. Driven by duty, shaped by a roll-up-your-sleeves upbringing, and steeped in the belief that a man provides for his family first, I once wore long hours like a badge …
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