Most of us can identify a few friends or family members who really seem to have their financial acts together. We can learn many things from them, but not necessarily everything that is helpful for our own personal situations. That’s why I love reading financial blogs. They are so enlightening. I can communicate vicariously with […]
How to Respond in a Foreclosure Filing
Once you receive a foreclosure filing or notice, a clock starts to tick off the days. If you’ve been following the series of Foreclosure Prevention, you are aware of Ohio’s Foreclosure Timeline and understand you should get assistance and file an answer to the mortgage servicer’s “complaint” against you right away. You, the homeowner, have […]
Creating a Winning Family Team
No matter the make-up of a family, a family is a team. Each person in the family plays a unique role in the structure and function of the family. Each individual’s strengths, traits, and personality all contribute to part of the family team. Just like a sports team, everyone has their function for the team. […]
What resources are available if I receive a foreclosure notice/foreclosure filing?
The first resource for Ohioans is the Foreclosure Prevention Hotline through the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) at 1-888-404-4674 and online at www.savethedream.ohio.gov The agency is ready to provide helpful support near you. Their site has a resource page to assist homeowners avoid foreclosure. The people who answer the phone can refer you to a […]
Celebrate Spring with Asparagus!
Celebrating fresh, local foods in season is one of the treasures of the growing season. Eating seasonally means enjoying the freshest and ripest foods at the height of their natural harvest. Nothing tastes better than local produce in season! Asparagus will soon be here and let’s be ready to enjoy this wonderful vegetable! . When […]
REFLECTION AND GOAL SETTING
A new year provides a time for us to reflect upon the past and plan for the future. You don’t have to wait for a new year to plan for the future. Throughout the year reflect on the goal you set earlier. But don’t get so caught up in the past that you forget to […]