Refinancing a Mortgage (Again)

How many times in one year does it make sense to refinance a mortgage?  I wonder … For the second time this year we are refinancing our mortgage to lower our monthly payment.  When I purchased my first home (condominium) back in 1983 the interest rate on my mortgage...

Community & Relationship

Is community and relationship the richest aspect of being human?   I wonder … Earlier this month I completed a nine month mentoring “gig” with Integral Coaching of Canada, the coaching school I graduated from February of 2010. Yes I am biased; this is the premier...

Do we really own anything?

Do we really own anything? … even if a piece of paper says so?   I wonder … Larry Elis of Oracle fame purchased the Hawaiian island Nanai for approximately $600 million according to recent news.  Hearing this, I am reminded of this quite: “Ted ‘Bull’ Howard races his...

News Reporters are Financial Planners?

When did our news reporters and media specialists become astute financial planners? I wonder … Earlier this week while watching The Today Show during a workout on the treadmill, I was amused by the reporters and guests offering financial suggestions (close to...