| 08 June 2009
06/06/2009 BROADCAST: GETTING OUT OF DEBT:
David & Heath invited Mickey Schuetzle with Gazelle Financial Coaching into the studio to talk about becoming debt free. This is a segment you can't afford to miss! If you didn't hear us on our live broadcast, be sure to listen in now.
IN THE HEADLINES:
ONLINE CREDIT SCORES DON'T ALWAYS ADD UP: Many consumers are unaware that the credit scores that they pull from one of the many consumer websites are not the same scores that mortgage companies pull.
This means that you may be surprised when you go to apply for that home loan. Consumer websites can be good. They allow you to be educated and aware of any potiential negative information on your credit report before your family applies for a mortgage. David and Heath discuss this in detail.
RELEVANT LINKS:
Associated Press Article: Online Credit Scores Don't Always Add Up.
Some Popular Consumer websites that allow you to monitor your credit scores:
1 PrivacyGuard.com 2. TrueCredit.com 3. MyFico.com
4. FreeCreditReport.com (Note if you don't cancel at the end of the trial period, it's not free!)
You are allowed one free report a year per The Fair Credit Reporting Act. To download your free credit report go to: AnualCreditReport.com
HEADLINE: IT'S TIME TO UNSPOIL YOUR KIDS. Teens today have their own cellphone, ipod, laptop and cable television in the bedroom. Many kids have a ready line of credit from the Bank of Mom and Dad - no payback necessary. In a recent survey 54% of parents admitted that their kids have too much stuff. Heath and David talk about the consequences of not teaching our children the value of a dollar. Especially in today's economy.
RELEVANT LINKS: ARTICLE: IT'S TIME TO UNSPOIL YOUR KIDS
Heath talked about his local interview with the Vice President of Housing Arkansas Development Finance Authority Sara Braswell. Tune it to learn more.
DIGGING BENEATH THE HEADLINES: DO YOUR KIDS HAVE TOO MUCH STUFF?
ASK THE EXPERT WITH MICKEY SCHUTZLE: GETTING OUT OF DEBT
David and Heath invited Mickey Schutzle with Gazelle Financial Coaching back into the studio for an insightful interview on the topic of getting out of debt. Mickey has helped hundreds of families become debt-free and regain control over their financial future. David and Heath have witnessed first-hand as Mickey has helped many of their clients who have needed help managing their debts. Ask yourself this question: When I think about my debts and finances, how does this make me feel? If the thought of your financial situation does not give you a sense of peace, then you need to listen to this insightful interview as David and Heath discuss with Mickey what it means to be truly debt free. Mickey's company specializes in providing direction and clarity to people who just can't seem to gain traction with their finances and make the most of their money. Mickey has graciously offered to provide a FREE 30-minute consultation to listeners of The Family Money Show. Mickey can be reached at 501-607-1114 or by visiting http://www.gazellefinancialcoaching.com/
If you didn't catch this interview on the air, be sure to click on the link below to learn what it means to become debt free.
During our 4th segment of our show we invited a local Realtor, David Dunlap with Keller Williams Realty into the studio to discuss our local real estate market. Heath and David asked David Dunlap several questions. After the interview, David Dunlap informs us of several homes listed in the local market that fit the qualifications of what we like to call "The Deal Watch". Click on the audio links below to listen to this great segment of The Family Money Show. David Dunlap will be feature on an upcoming episode of HGTV's "What You Get For The Money" which airs this July 19th at 12:30pm central time. David Dunlap can be reached at 501-940-2080 or by visiting his website at: http://www.daviddunlap.com/
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