by Christine Roebuck | Apr 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Our credit profiles are comprised of variables that some consumers are unaware of that can affect our purchasing power, place of employment and perhaps character. No longer is sitting across from the desk of a lender sealing a deal with a hand shake the case. We...
by Christine Roebuck | Mar 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
March 21, 2014 “A power couple that’s leading the way” Tony and Angela are leaders in their church and community. They shared that after attending a financial workshop that they decided that they would lead by example by taking action and incorporating biblical...
by Christine Roebuck | Mar 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Asking for lower interest rates can sometimes yield great results. If you have never asked your lender for lower rates on any of your loans, you may never receive lower rates. We ask our lender to lower our interest rate on an existing used auto loan (in-house) that...
by Christine Roebuck | Mar 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
Pay a price to win; doing things the right way! Avoid selling your soul, (diminishing your character) and losing who you are in the process. Everything that is worth having requires your best effort towards your goals, marriage, relationships and yes even winning what...
by Christine Roebuck | Mar 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
There are times when you have to follow your heart and not your bank account. January 2, 2014 was the last time I have been clothes, shoes or jewelry shopping; I have money, but no desire to shop. Is there anybody that can relate to that? I love a great bargain! ...
by Christine Roebuck | Feb 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Fact: Americans spend 10 percent of their disposable income on fast food every year. (Wall Street Journal, 2005) Thought to Ponder: Think about that…if your disposable income is $500 per week (on the low side), and you are like the average American, $50 could...
by Christine Roebuck | Feb 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Rachel is a 21 year old single mother who works in a local department store and lives on a modest income. I overheard the end of a conversation when she said that making payments above $400 for a car payment was not a wise choice. When I ask her view on making car...
by Christine Roebuck | Feb 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
February 3, 2014 Have you ever found yourself pondering over a pile of papers that could contain personal tax documents such as pay stubs, bank statements, brokerage statements or utility bills? Perhaps you are well organized. CNN Money (2013) suggests the...
by Christine Roebuck | Jan 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
January 27, 2014 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Portsmouth Alumnae Chapter, Educating and Empowering the Community! “Affordable Care Act” The contents of this article are not a representation of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. However, I felt that this organization...
by Christine Roebuck | Jan 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
January 16, 2014 A Millionaire’s Mindset at 18 yrs. old “Alize” Young in age, but wise in years! Alize is an 18 year old who was raised predominately by a single mother that was nearly drowning in debt stemming from a double income household. ...