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Do Overs: Over Extended

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

Being over extended has become the American way! American consumers carried $886 billion in credit card debt during 2010 By contrast, 40 years ago that debt was at $8 billion in today’s money Average credit card debt per household with … Continue reading →

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FPU Week 12 Summary – Real Estate & Mortgages
 “Keeping the American Dream from Becoming a Nightmare”

Posted on December 11, 2010 by

FPU Week 12  Summary – Real Estate & Mortgages
“Keeping the American Dream from Becoming a Nightmare” My apologies, I had a minor emergency (both my girls had high fevers) so was unable to make it to class this week.  Thanks … Continue reading →

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FPU Week 11 Summary – “Working In Your Strengths” – Careers & Extra Jobs”

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

Reminder: FPU only has 2 weeks left ; graduation will be on 12/13.  In order to graduate you must
attend or makeup 11 of the 13 sessions.  If you missed any previous classes, please listen to the
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FPU Week 8 Summary – “That’s Not Good Enough – Buying Big, Big Bargains”

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

This week we discussed techniques and strategies to increase your purchasing power by negotiating when you’re making purchases.  Although you’re not likely to have success negotiating with the cashier at the grocery store or “big box” store; there are many … Continue reading →

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FPU Week 7 Summary – “Clause & Effect”

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

It’s great to see the Rangers in the World Series.  Although I’m not a baseball fan, I admire the amount of time and talent it takes to have a winning season – go Rangers! So at this point, you’re probably  … Continue reading →

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FPU Week 6 Summary – “Buyer Beware”

Posted on October 23, 2010 by

FPU Week 6 Summary –  “Buyer Beware” Congratulations we’re about half way through FPU class, just 7 more weeks to go. This week we learned a Latin phrase, Caveat Emptor -“Let the Buyer Beware”.  Companies spend millions of marketing dollars … Continue reading →

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“Credit Sharks in Suits” [fpu]

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

FPU Week 5 Summary –  “Credit Sharks in Suits” This week we learned how credit bureaus function and some of the practices collectors use to collect on a debt.  While the correct and honorable thing is to always pay your … Continue reading →

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Dumping Debt and a “Plasectomy” [FPU wk 4]

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

We had a great FPU class last night where we discussed breaking the chains of debt. During the video Dave talked about focus and intensity; as he said “You can wander your way into debt, but you can’t wander your … Continue reading →

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Financial Peace University Update [week 3]

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

Join us next week (week 4) as we discuss “Dumping Debt” – Breaking The Chains of Debt lesson. We’ll also have our our first Credit Card “Plascetomy”, so bring your credit cards and you’ll have an opportunity to shred them … Continue reading →

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FPU week 2 notes

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

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