Posts by: Norm Spivey
A few weeks ago I introduced the concept of five financial truths that when applied to our everyday lives can help the average American build wealth. This week I want to explore one of these truths, diligence. Americans are traditionally known as a hardworking people. We often define ourselves by the work we do and [...]
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and I think this year it is important to pause and reflect. It is truly an honor for me to be the not so better half of an Asian American family. What makes our family so special? I think the featured pic speaks volumes. It was [...]
This week we refinanced two mortgages! This will be our third refinance in six months and four total since we’ve been homeowners. What makes the two this week so special is that they are on investment properties, a first for us. I’ll start by saying we probably have not refinanced our mortgages enough over the [...]
One of the many benefits I encountered while serving in the military was to remain blissfully ignorant about income taxes. Serving in the military presents some unique tax advantages due to the way service members are compensated. Even with additional income from real estate and mutual fund investing, over the course of my career, our [...]




