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Common Entrepreneurial Mistakes, Important Court Date Tips, & Visual Perceptual Problems, Episode 210

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Money Chat: 8 Biggest Mistakes 1st Homebuyers Make Listen to The Money Chat

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Dan Wingard captivates audiences with a motivational message and musical WOW factor that sparks creativity, ignites innovation and leads to purposeful productivity. He is a graduate of Accomplishment Coaching®; is a Certified Startup Expert™, trained to build 6 figure businesses; was the CEO of Keller Williams Realty in Bellevue and now leads their Productivity Coaching program. Dan has been a consistent 6 figure entrepreneur while incorporating his passion for music into his life and businesses. He is committed to helping solopreneurs profit from their unique gifts and passion, bringing positive energy, music and powerful messages to keynote presentations, masterminds, coaching and workshops.  In The Money Hour segment today, Dan talks about common entrepreneurial mistakes and how to avoid them.  Listen to Dan’s segment.

Vincent Humphrey is an Attorney at Humphrey & Associates PLLC which focuses on Family Law, Real Estate, and Civil litigation. His passion is in bringing justice and clarity to those in need. His experiences allow him to work well in many different situations, and his service first mentality allows him to break past the toughest scenarios.  Vincent holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Idaho College of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington. He has advised executives from fortune 100 companies as well as the working man/woman at the local grocery store. In The Money Hour segment today, Vincent discusses important tips to know prior to your court date. Listen to Vincent’s segment.

Terry Carlson was trained as an Irlen Screener in 2008 and an Irlen Diagnostician in 2011. She also has a Masters in Special Education/Endorsement in Reading.  She has been teaching in the public-school system for over 20 years, in the secondary Special Education Literacy Programs. Terry was introduced to the Irlen overlays when she was searching for specific interventions when student’s progress stalled. She was given a set of overlays by the literacy coach, placed them on the text that the students were reading and they immediately reported “the words don’t move any more, I can see the words clearly now.” They then advanced quickly once this barrier was removed. In some cases, some students were promoted out of special education. This was when Terry realized it was a piece of the puzzle that was missing for some students and she was elected to be trained as an Irlen Screener.  In The Money Hour segment today, Terry talks about how struggles with reading and concentration may be linked to visual perceptual problems.  Listen to Terry’s segment.

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Attainable Housing, Home Buyer Checklist, & Understanding Credit, Episode 209

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Money Chat: Single Closed Program Listen to The Money Chat

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Shannon Affholter is the executive director of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, the largest and oldest local home builders association in the nation. Previously, he was the vice president of business and economic development for Economic Alliance Snohomish County. While there, he advanced strategic growth plans, advocated on behalf of business and fostered economic development in the region. He also was elected to serve two terms on the Everett City Council. Prior to his tenure at Economic Alliance Snohomish County, Affholter was a business development executive at the regional accounting firm of Moss Adams and an account executive with Merck. He holds an MBA from Western Washington University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University.  In The Money Hour segment today, Shannon talks about how the demand for housing has significantly outpaced residential housing supply.  Listen to Shannon’s segment.

Vivian Peterson is a real estate agent with Windermere Real Estate. Prior to joining the world of Real Estate, Vivian was a successful entrepreneur and restaurant owner; she has become an expert in providing clients with what they want and need in their next new home. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, exploring the outdoors, boating on the Puget Sound and has a passion for cooking. As a Seattle native, Vivian has extensive knowledge of the different cities and neighborhoods across the region. She serves King and Snohomish county, specializing in home buying and selling, first time home buyers, relocation and luxury homes.  In The Money Hour segment today, Kim talks about today’s HOT real estate market.  Listen to Vivian’s segment.

Scott Schaaf is the President with SW Group Credit Repair.  He is a nationally recognized credit expert who works with the leading banks in the nation to help people be able to get approved for mortgages and other loans.  In The Money Hour segment today, Scott helps us understand credit.  Listen to Scott’s segment.

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Business Succession Planning, Today’s HOT Real Estate Market, & Investing in Brain Health, Episode 208

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Money Chat: Removing Your Mortgage Insurance Listen to The Money Chat

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Dennis Yamasaki is a well-respected Financial Strategist with Affirmative Financial Services. He takes pride in continually searching for out-of-the-box solutions that will better serve his clients’ needs. His strategies in wealth building have historically prevented or minimized the tremendous losses during the Great Recession of 2008 and the Dot.Com recession from late 2000 through 2002. Dennis received the “Presidential Award” from Flexible Plan Investments for reaching over $1M of assets under management in his first year in business as an investment advisor. He’s been published in “Proactive Advisor Magazine” twice. First as a cover story in the June 8, 2016 issue giving his insights on his financial services business. The second was a white paper entitled “A Case for Active Tactical Investing” in the August 8, 2016 issue.  In The Money Hour segment today, Dennis discusses business succession planning using life and disability insurance.  Listen to Dennis’ segment.

Kim Fraser a local Realtor who works at John L. Scott in Downtown Bellevue. Kim has just celebrated her 15th year with John L. Scott and Is in the TOP 1% of all brokers within John L. Scott. She has sold over 900 homes in her career and loves helping people with their real estate needs, she is also earned credentials as an Accredited Staging Professional as well as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.  In The Money Hour segment today, Kim talks about today’s HOT real estate market. Listen to Kim’s segment.

Dr. Kabran Chapek with Amen Clinic is a Naturopathic Physician with a primary focus on psychiatry. He is passionate about helping patients achieve optimal brain health using highly effective yet gentle therapeutic agents and methods including minerals, amino acids, botanical medicine, vitamins, hormones, medications and therapeutic lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise. With nearly 10 years’ experience in mental health, he has been helping patients at the Amen Clinics Northwest for the past 3 years, using sophisticated neuro-imaging technology to help diagnose and treat a host of brain challenges including ADD, depression, anxiety, addiction and Alzheimer’s. In The Money Hour segment today, Dr. Kabran Chapek talks about the importance of investing in brain health and how it can improve the health of your finances.  Listen to Dr. Kabran Chapek’s segment.

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What’s Happening in Today’s Insane Real Estate Market, Strategies for Building a Better Retirement, & Implications of the Seattle City Council’s Revisions to the Landlord Tenant Ordinance, Episode 207

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Money Chat: Removing Your Mortgage Insurance Listen to The Money Chat

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Rosemary West and Maja Butler are a dynamic team with Sotheby’s International Realty. Rosemary attributes her success to her extensive marketing and sales experience, advertising, and public relations that have formed the foundation of her large local network, thriving on repeat and referral business throughout the years.  Maja specializes in the Eastside luxury market and brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her experience as a single-family home builder, designer/stager, offering her buyers and sellers the unique advantage when purchasing or selling a home in today’s dynamic marketplace.  In The Money Hour segment today, Rosemary and Maja discuss our insane real estate market. Listen to Rosemary and Maja’s segment.

Tony Sablan is a Wealth Adviser with New York Life. He is also the Founder of Ultimate Wealth Strategies based in Bellevue, WA. Tony also works with individuals, families, and business owners to identify what motivates them, what keeps them up at night and then focuses on financial solutions that can help make their goals a reality. He not only relies on his own knowledge and experience but also on the expertise of his team of specialists. His mission is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert guidance pertaining to life insurance strategies, investments, and upgrading people’s financial plans.  In The Money Hour segment today, Tony talks about strategies to building a better retirement.  Listen to Tony’s segment.

Melissa Masterleo is a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Bain specializing in residential property management. Her attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of the trends and issues facing property owners has earned her a reputation for professional excellence and the respect of her peers. She regularly gets referrals from her colleagues from a variety of brokerages, as well as from her many satisfied clients. Her high standing with a deep bench of trusted vendors allows her to offer excellent service across the board. She has been the number one Coldwell Banker Bain property manager for the last five years.  In The Money Hour segment today, Melissa discusses the implications of the Seattle City Council revisions to the landlord-tenant ordinance.  Listen to Melissa’s segment.

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Listen each Saturday at 3pm (rebroadcast Sunday at 8am) on 1150 AM KKNW for inside information, insight and advice from local mortgage and finance expert Tina Mitchell. 
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In need of Mortgage advice? Contact Tina at Tina Mitchell Team.

Is Franchising a Good Fit For You, Social Security Matters for the Youth, & Selling in a Seller’s Market, Episode 206

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Money Chat: Common Appraisal Questions & Facts Listen to The Money Chat

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Mark Petticord is the owner of SuccessMentor Systems where he teaches, trains and coaches on leadership and business development. As a franchise broker and business development professional, Mark provides his services to qualified clients desiring to get started in their own business. As your consultant and advocate, he will help you hone in and focus on discovering exactly what you need in a business investment and help you compare several franchise concepts.  In The Money Hour segment today, Mark helps us decide if franchising is a good fit or not.  Listen to Mark’s segment.

Andy Landis is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on Social Security and Medicare, as a nationally-known author, speaker, and consultant. He is the author of the best-selling book, “SOCIAL SECURITY: THE INSIDE STORY,” called the “Social Security bible” and available from Amazon. He is a regular blogger for the Wall Street Journal’s “MarketWatch” site. He has appeared on TV’s Fox Business News and PBS, and is a frequent guest on radio.  Andy’s background includes working at the Social Security Administration, AARP, Boeing, and his own practice, Thinking Retirement.  In The Money Hour segment today, Andy discusses how much social security should matter to the youth.  Listen to Andy’s segment.

Sandi Tampa with Windermere Real Estate is a skilled veteran with 12 years of residential Real Estate experience.  Sandi is a highly accredited Managing Broker. Her credentials include Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Certified Residential Specialist and Master Certified Negotiating Expert. She specializes in applying her local expertise and market knowledge to her business. Sandi has worked with in every facet of the industry representing sellers, buyers and investors.  In The Money Hour segment today, Sandi talks about multiple offer strategies.  Listen to Sandi’s segment.

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In need of Mortgage advice? Contact Tina at Tina Mitchell Team.

Wet Winter Woes for Home Inspection & Millennials and Buying a Home, Episode 205

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Money Chat: Ex Fed Chair Ben Bernanke Comments on the Economy Listen to The Money Chat

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Keith Medley is the owner of Final Phase Inspection.  He launched his business in 2012, and has been a licensed Washington State Home Inspector since.  Keith has spent his early years learning the “ins and outs” of home construction, and has become a member of American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).  Final Phase Inspection is a proud sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club, and supporters of the National Guard and Reserve.  In The Money Hour segment today, Keith and business partner Brian talk about wet winter woes for home inspection.  Listen to Keith & Brian’s segment.

Marianne Leth is a REALTOR® with Re/Max On the Lake and Certified Negotiations Expert with international expertise. She started her real estate career almost 15 years ago in Europe as a property manager – and later also as project manager overseeing the renovation and restoration of the properties she managed to improve the future earning potential for her clients. Marianne expanded her real estate career and is now a REALTOR® providing real estate services in the greater Seattle area – particularly on the Eastside where she grew up. She has a son and daughter – 26 and 25 years old respectively, which has motivated her to especially focus on providing insight and guidance to Millennials and help these young first-time home buyers make the dream of home ownership a reality.  In The Money Hour segment today, Marianne discusses millennials and buying a home.  Listen to Marianne’s segment.

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What Generates the Rate You Pay on Home & Auto Insurance, Should You Rollover Your Old Employer Retirement Account, & Rental Laws & Things on the Horizon, Episode 204

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Money Chat: Low Appraisals & A Possible Solution Listen to The Money Chat

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John Kotalik is the owner of a Farmers Insurance Agency in Downtown Redmond working to make sure that the autos, homes and lives for the average consumer are adequately protected. John is a big advocate for protecting his clients using the tool of adding an umbrella to get coverages up to a level where they protect the average consumer in the Seattle area. John has over 30 years of extensive business and insurance experience in the Puget Sound area that he brings to bare in advising customers. In The Money Hour segment today John talks about what generates the rate you pay on your home and auto insurance.  Listen to John’s segment.

Tony Sablan is a Wealth Adviser with New York Life. He is also the Founder of Ultimate Wealth Strategies based in Bellevue, WA. Tony also works with individuals, families, and business owners to identify what motivates them, what keeps them up at night and then focuses on financial solutions that can help make their goals a reality. He not only relies on his own knowledge and experience, but also on the expertise of his team of specialists. His mission is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert guidance pertaining to life insurance strategies, investments, and upgrading people’s financial plans.  In The Money Hour segment today, Tony talks about whether or not you should rollover your old employer retirement account.  Listen to Tony’s segment.

Melissa Masterleo is a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Bain specializing in residential property manager with Coldwell Banker Bain in the Greater Seattle area. She and her family relocated to the beautiful Seattle area in 2004 from Australia. Melissa has a strong belief in community involvement. She has served on non-profit boards, in Ohio, Tasmania and Washington. Her focus has been on children’s issues and sexual assault prevention. Currently, she is on the Teens and Public Service Board. Melissa has an incredible work ethic and her success speaks volumes about her integrity and commitment to her clients and co-workers.  In The Money Hour segment today, Melissa discusses the rental laws and things on the horizon.  Listen to Melissa’s segment.

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What to do After the April Filing Date for Your Tax Return, Today’s Real Estate Market, & Flipping Homes, Episode 203

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Money Chat: Seattle Employment – The Effect on Real Estate Prices Listen to The Money Chat

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Gregory Nunn is the Founder and Principal of Nunn Better Tax Resolution in Redmond, Washington; the first firm of Tax Resolution Specialists in Washington State. He is a licensed CPA with 30 years in the industry and his passion is helping people that find themselves in the labyrinth of the bureaucracy of the IRS due to failing to file tax returns and/or not paying what the IRS claims they owe. He represents these troubled taxpayers vigorously before the IRS. His practice also provides tax preparation and tax planning for the individual and business. In The Money Hour segment today Greg discusses what to do after the April filing date for your taxes.  Listen to Greg’s segment.

Francine Schneider with RE/MAX Integrity has over 17 years’ experience in the industry with a background of a Master in Educational Technology and a bachelor in Linguistic.  She successfully got these degrees between her main careers in interior design and real estate. A few of Francine’s designations are Certified Luxury Home Marketing, New Construction Specialist, Certification in Negotiation and Senior Real Estate Specialist.  When people ask Francine what she does, her response is, “I sell my time and knowledge and help my clients buy and sell properties. I teach them the process and complex transactions of real estate.”  In The Money Hour segment today, Francine discusses today’s real estate market.  Listen to Francine’s segment.

Vivian Peterson and Debbie Jaeger are a team with Windermere RE/Shoreline.  What Vivian loves most about the business is helping people bring fulfillment to their lives.  She is a Seattle native with over 20 years of service experience.  Her love for the Seattle community is what led her to Windermere Real Estate where she has helped people find homes they love as well as sell their home with her staging skills.  Debbie is a Western Washington native and has been involved in the various aspects of real estate for more than 32 years. She has investment properties that she manages, flipped houses at various times over the last 10 years including buying some of those at the live auctions.  Premier Associate Broker with Windermere and works with both buyers and sellers.  In The Money Hour segment today, Vivian and Debbie talk about flipping homes in the Seattle market.  Listen to their segment.

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Listen each Saturday at 3pm (rebroadcast Sunday at 8am) on 1150 AM KKNW for inside information, insight and advice from local mortgage and finance expert Tina Mitchell. 
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Credit Repair & How to Select a Winning Agent for Your Needs, Episode 202

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Alan Parker with 360 Credit Consulting is a certified credit consultant that has been in the business for 5 years. Professionally, he has a customer service background so putting his clients first comes naturally! Alan has worked in the hospitality and retail industries before getting involved in the credit world. He understands that credit is a complicated subject and his goal is to make clarity out of every confusing credit situation! Alan takes pride in being able to help his clients get on the right path financially.  In The Money Hour segment today, Alan discusses credit and common credit reporting errors. Listen to Alan’s segment.

Elisa Skoglund and Keri Dutton are a team with Keller Williams Realty Bellevue.  Elisa has over 10 years’ experience in both real estate sale as well as property management. She prides herself on listening carefully to what her clients really need, so that she then can guide them towards the home that will truly suit them.  Keri is originally from Georgia and has been in the Real Estate industry for over 16 years.  She has spent many years working in Single Family Property Management and really enjoys working as a Realtor connecting buyers and sellers.  In The Money Hour segment today, Elisa and Keri give us a market update and tips on how to select a winning agent for your needs.  Listen to their segment.

Scott Schaaf is the President with SW Group Credit Repair.  He is a nationally recognized credit expert who works with the leading banks in the nation to help people be able to get approved for mortgages and other loans.  In The Money Hour segment today, Scott helps us understand credit.  Listen to Scott’s segment.

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Listen each Saturday at 3pm (rebroadcast Sunday at 8am) on 1150 AM KKNW for inside information, insight and advice from local mortgage and finance expert Tina Mitchell. 
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In need of Mortgage advice? Contact Tina at Tina Mitchell Team.

How To Do Real Estate in a Super Charged Seller’s Market, Benefits of Having an Independent Insurance Agent, & Why Small Businesses Need a Professional Bookkeeper, Episode 201

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Money Chat: Fannie Mae Announcement Listen to The Money Chat

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Joe Kiser and Jason Fox work together as a team at John L Scott real estate.  They specialize in residential real estate in the Puget Sound area.  Joe has been a licensed real estate producer for many years and a perennial John L Scott production award winner. He was born and raised in the Edmonds area and loves to ride his Harley.  Jason has over 10 years’ experience with real estate marketing and pulls out all the stops when marketing a home. He was born and raised in Everett and loves spending time with his 3 children.  In The Money Hour segment today, Joe and Jason give tips on how to do real estate business in a super charged seller’s market. Listen to their segment.

Mason Maki with Pacific Northwest Insurance has been in the insurance industry for nearly 5 years assisting people from all walks of life. He specializes in helping his clients identify their insurance needs and provide them with the right coverage to best fit their situation. Mason believes that honest, transparent communication is the key to providing his clients the smoothest possible experience. He has a passion for helping people and strives to be the most useful that he can to others. In The Money Hour segment today, Mason discusses the benefits of having an independent insurance agent.  Listen to Mason’s segment.

Dennis Graves with Newcastle Accounting & Bookkeeping, LLC has been providing professional accounting and bookkeeping services to small businesses since 2007. His focus is to manage and maintain all the essential accounting functions that are necessary to keep your small business running smoothly.  Dennis is also a professor of Financial & Managerial Accounting at South Seattle College and a professor at Northwest University, teaching Accounting classes within the College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) and the MBA program.  In The Money Hour segment today, Dennis talks about why small businesses need a professional bookkeeper.  Listen to Dennis’ segment.

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Listen each Saturday at 3pm (rebroadcast Sunday at 8am) on 1150 AM KKNW for inside information, insight and advice from local mortgage and finance expert Tina Mitchell. 
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In need of Mortgage advice? Contact Tina at Tina Mitchell Team.