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Investing in Your Child’s Future – Beyond the Piggy Bank

by Karen G Adams | Book of the Week, Building Emotional Muscle, Building Financial Muscle, Debt, Educational Series, Episodes, Financial Health, Financial Management 101, Mindset, Mortgage, Relationships, Saving Money, Self Development

Investing in your child’s future is often a top priority for parents in their 35s to 50s. While the traditional piggy bank is an excellent way to teach children to save, there are more substantial ways to ensure their financial security and educational future.

Debt Consolidation: A Midlife Financial Tune-Up

by Karen G Adams | Book of the Week, Building Emotional Muscle, Building Financial Muscle, Educational Series, Episodes, Financial Health, Financial Management 101, Home Loan, Mindset, Mortgage, Saving Money, Self Development

Whether it’s credit card debts, personal loans, or car payments, keeping track can be overwhelming. This is where debt consolidation comes in as a practical financial strategy, providing a much-needed tune-up for your finances.

Navigating Your Mortgage in Your Prime Years

by Karen G Adams | Book of the Week, Building Emotional Muscle, Building Financial Muscle, Educational Series, Episodes, Financial Management 101, Mindset, Mortgage, Saving Money, Self Development

Navigating your mortgage during these prime years can be both empowering and financially rewarding if you take the right approach.

Smart Budgeting for Midlife Adventures

by Karen G Adams | Educational Series, Financial Health, Financial Management 101, Mortgage, Saving Money, Self Development

In the journey of life, the years between 35 and 50 are often the most dynamic. You’re navigating the peak of your career, perhaps raising a family, and dreaming about those well-deserved vacations or adventures. But how do you balance these dreams with the reality of financial responsibilities? The answer lies in smart budgeting.

New Year – New Financial Goals

by Karen G Adams | Book of the Week, Building Emotional Muscle, Building Financial Muscle, Educational Series, Financial Health, Financial Management 101, Home Loan, Mortgage, Saving Money, Self Development

As we welcome the year 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our financial journeys and set new goals.

How to Be Mortgage-Free in 4 Easy Steps

by Karen G Adams | Book of the Week, Building Emotional Muscle, Building Financial Muscle, Debt, Educational Series, Financial Management 101

Imagine receiving the deeds to your home with just your name on it and not your bank, as previously they had joint custody of your home.

Just imagine what it would be like to not pay a mortgage, or better yet, to be well on your way to owning your investment property.

10 Tips on How I Help My Clients Get a Home Loan as a Mortgage Broker

by Karen G Adams | Building Emotional Muscle, Building Financial Muscle, Debt, Financial Health, Financial Management 101, Mortgage, Saving Money, Self Development

As a mortgage broker, I work with you to help gather all the necessary paperwork and documents required for your home loan application that a lender requires.

Mastering Your Money Mindset: How the Powerful Connection Between Managing Your Money and Unshakable Confidence Go Hand in Hand

by Karen G Adams | Building Emotional Muscle, Building Financial Muscle, Debt, Educational Series, Financial Management 101, Home Loan, Mindset, Mortgage, Relationships, Saving Money

How we handle money can have a big effect on how confident we feel, and the same is true in reverse.

Struggling with the high cost of living?

by Karen G Adams | Building Emotional Muscle, Building Financial Muscle, Debt, Financial Health, Financial Management 101, Mindset, Mortgage, Relationships, Saving Money, Self Development

If you are looking for ways to tackle the rising cost of living, here are some things you can do TODAY to put money back into your pocket. Every dollar saved can make a difference!

How to know if you are home loan ready?

by Karen G Adams | Book of the Week, Building Financial Muscle, Debt, Educational Series, Financial Health, Financial Management 101, Mortgage, Saving Money, Self Development

So you want to buy your first or even second home…but not sure if you are Home Loan ready?

Here are 8 “Must HAVES” in place to ensure you are home loan ready before applying for a home loan.

Flat Chat: Why Units Could Soon Become Hot Property

by Karen G Adams | Book of the Week, Building Emotional Muscle, Building Financial Muscle, Debt, Financial Health, Financial Management 101, Home Loan, Mindset, Mortgage, Self Development

Apartments stand out as an affordable choice when it comes to cracking the property market, not to mention downsizing. But a looming shortage may soon push unit values higher.