Kurtis Kooiman's (kkooiman) Blog

Quote of the Week: Sounds Crazy Might Work "It is possible to do whatever you choose, if you get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power greater than ourselves to do it." ~ Oprah Winfrey Talk Show Host Entrepreneur Good Morning... This email is long overdue. I have met many peopl...

The Power of Desire... Quote of the Week: "All achievement, no matter what may be its nature, or its purpose, must begin with an intense, burning desire for something definite." ~ Napoleon Hill Author - Think and Grow Rich Good Morning! Well, for golfers like me, today is a big day.  Just in case...

Quotes of the Week:"A sense of humor keen enough to show a man how his own absurdities, as wellas those of other people, will keep him from the commission of all sins, or nearly all, save those that are worth committing."~Samuel BulterBritish Poet"A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon...

Quote of the Week:"The desire for food is limited in every man by the narrow capacity of the human stomach; but the desire of the conveniences and ornaments of building dress, equipage, and household furniture, seems to have no limit or certain boundary."Adam SmithEconomistI was shocked to read t...

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Just a little story about something that happened with me this week.  Being that I have taken on more of an educational roll in my career as of late, I found out that I'm entitled to some pretty reasonable insurance rates on my homes and car because of my chosen profession.   Well, I've had one ...

Quote of the Week:"Strong reasons make strong actions." William ShakespearePlaywright Good Morning!Consider this:  The 4 means that may or may not have my family retiring comfortably are (1) social security,  (2) a great pension,  (3) and savings, (4) lottery winnings. Ask yourself: "Do I think I...

Quote of the Week:"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Albert Einstein PhysicistWill Homeowners and Buyers Lose $45,000?Ann Arbor, MI August 13, 2009 – Federal Reserve officials met yesterday and issued a statement saying that their program to purchase $1.25 trillio...

Our country and community are currently experiencing the effects of a severe economic downturn. This makes it all the more urgent to find real value from those you trust, particularly when considering your financial planning team.I began my mortgage career over 15 years ago. I would go to college...