Ho Ho Ho and High Trust Relationships
As 2013 winds down, and we prepare to venture into a new year, it’s a good time to reflect on the past twelve months and consider what resolutions you’ll make for the coming year. I…
What’s In a New Years Resolution?
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2014 promises to be a year of possibilities—a year of change, progress, and success! Or not. It may be another bust. For most, it will surely be another bust. A year is what you make…
Beyond the Numbers: Owning versus Renting
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We’re four days into the New Year, and by now almost a quarter of individuals who made New Year’s resolutions have abandoned them. The odds on New Year’s resolutions are in nobody’s favor; just 8%…
The Fuse is Lit: Renting vs. Owning Part II
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Welcome back to the second part of our two-part series on owning versus renting. On last week’s show, I discussed the immediate and short-term benefits of homeownership, and this week we’ll explore the longer-term benefits….
Demographics: A Look Back in Time and Supply and Demand Periods
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This was an exciting week for the show, as it was our first show in the new 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM timeslot. It’s a blessing to not only spend an extra hour with my…
The Jay Garvens Show Clip of The WEEK
I thought you might enjoy these pieces of comic relief courtesy of the BBC. I sure did! With so many new rules and regulations affecting the mortgage industry, and with the economy’s less-than-inspiring performance over…
Supply and Demand—period! & Part-time: Is it Worth the Effort?
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To begin, if you haven’t checked out the comically delightful talking animal videos, you must. I allude to them several times throughout the show—Nighttime…daytime!. Nighttime…daytime! Part time…full time!—and without the key context of knowing what…
6 Ways to Improve Your Credit & Who’s Got Your Back, Jack?
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If you’re like most Americans, the last several years have not been kind to your coffers. Wages have stagnated, unemployment has remained stubbornly high, and economic growth has been anemic. Many individuals and families have…