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Got Financial Dragons?
by James Terrell

As the world of personal money management and financial decision-making becomes more and more complex within the high-tech global economy, at last a knight in shining armor has appeared on a white horse to save the day! This person is a Certified Financial Coach, an individual of the highest integrity skillfully trained in the art of taming and transforming the psychological dragons of consumer culture.

Americans consistently fail to get the most bang for their buck because bad habits and faulty perceptions keep them from seeing how to take charge of their financial lives. What could be better and more useful than a coach who can communicate the complex issues in simple language and guide you through all the steps it takes to get on the road to financial independence!

If you don't know what your FICO score is and how to upgrade it, you could be paying thousands of dollars too much a year on everything you buy with credit from mortgages to your vacation. If facing up to all the various kinds and sources of debt in your life seems hopelessly daunting, your CFC-I can help you whip it into shape with a fun and sophisticated tool for developing financial understanding and good money habits called Your Money Story.

Will they help you pick the right stocks or annuities? No! That is not their job.(Unless they are a
CFC-R, an investment professional who is additionally licensed to perform that service!) Their job is to give you a broad educational overview of the contemporary financial landscape. This is a realm which is changing all the time as new regulations are made and new products emerge. They will help you work towards true wealth and avoid the pitfalls of habitual aquisition. They can help you discover and work through the issues that may be preventing your financial independence. Then when you are ready to take the next steps, they will introduce you to the reputable and trustworthy affiliates they partner with, investment professionals who can assist you in making the investments that will best serve your family's needs for security, fulfillment... and fun!

Certified Financial Coaching is provided in conjunction with the Financial Independence Foundation a not-for-profit organization devoted to helping consumers regain their freedom and independence from the constant pressures and marketing messages of the consumer culture. Collaborative Growth is proud to partner with the CFC Board of Governors. For more information about how to become a coach please go to http://www.cfchq.com. If you want to find a coach, please call 303-904-3177.

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