Strategic Default, according to Wikipedia, is “the decision by a borrower to stop making payments (i.e. default) on a debt despite having the financial ability to make the payments.” This practice is particularly associated with residential and commercial mortgages in which, because of a substantial drop in the value of the real estate, the property […]
Procrastination: What Is It and Why Do We Do It?
photo credit: Danielle Scott “For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.” I Th […]
Change Your Mindset and Save a Fortune: 200,000 Miles is the New 100,000 Miles
photo credit: gwdexter I grew up in an era when a car was considered junk if it ever made it to 100,000 miles. Even the manufacturers weren’t optimistic about their cars achieving the 100,000 mile plateau – the odometers maxed out at 99,999.
The Sad Tale of Clarence and Evita
photo credit: Let Ideas Compete Clarence and Evita (not real names) came to see me recently for financial counseling. As they entered my office, I noticed that Evita walked slowly, with a noticeable limp. Clarence, white hair with matching full beard, offered friendly banter. After introductions, I asked them what their short term financial goals […]
Why to Build Wealth…Five Wrong Reasons and One Right One
photo credit: alancleaver_2000 Contrary to what some believe, the phrase “wealthy Christian” is not an oxymoron. Wealth and Godliness are not necessarily contradictory terms – it all depends on the motives. Building wealth for the wrong reasons does not produce Godliness but the right reasons will. Let’s dig deeper.
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