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Financial Freedom, Reinvented
Tech and mindset shifts that'll change your relationship with money Article by Marshall Zweig For many of us, financial planning is a source of stress, confusion, even avoidance. But for Jon Furest of First Financial Coaching, money is about mindset, structure, and long-term transformation. The youngest of a four-generation family of financial advisors, Jon is modernizing the field with two groundbreaking financial tech tools—Pocketnest and Currence—while also offering the belief-changing...
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In The Bag
9 Publisher Picks to Invest in Your Spring Collection Article by Kimberly Janowicz For me, Easter has always signified rebirth—a time to pack away winter clothes and embrace fresh, spring colors. I swap my staple black purse for soft neutrals and bold hues. A few years ago, I found my perfect spring neutral: an orchid bag with a gold zipper and leather tassel. Though practical doubts swirled, it was love at first sight! Today, it still brings me joy. This year, emerald is calling my name...
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Online Mortgages, Hidden Dangers
Buying a home? Look out for these online mortgage pitfalls, warns a veteran Mount Clemens mortgage broker Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Gina Dinverno When I bought my first house in 2019, I made a rookie mistake: I trusted an online mortgage company. It seemed convenient—quick approvals and supposedly low rates. But the company hadn’t informed me the account for my down payment must have been open for six months—until the closing. I had to ask my 81-year-old mother to rescue me...
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Brick By Brick
Customized masonry offers functional curb appeal. Article by Erica Hobbs | Photography by Shelby Dubin From chimneys and porches to walkways and siding, masonry marries the worlds of practical and aesthetic value. Metro Detroit's Next Level Custom Brick ( nextlevelcustombrick.com ) offers expertise in both, infused with a family-owned sense of pride and service. “We focus on the needs of the homeowner and their project. We are a team, and we work together with our customers from start to...
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