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After "retiring" from a regular "9 - 5" job, I realized that my true passion in retirement is to help families earn more income and become properly protected, debt-free, and financially independent.  

When it comes to personal finances, debt is by far the biggest thing that keeps people up at night.  But there is a solution.  I became a Dave Ramsey-trained financial coach so that I can help others by showing a plan for getting out of debt, planning for the future, and having financial peace.  Then, I teamed up with Primerica, and they showed me a myriad of valuable tools for helping families and even helped me with my life insurance licensing so that I can help you protect your family with some great income replacement and other legal protection strategies.  I can even help you join the Primerica team where you can also help others and build some extra income of your own.






Check back soon as I build this new blog and show you ways that we can work together to build a future for you and your family that does not include debt, but includes hope and a sound financial plan.


Contact:

Email: bill.ncffj@gmail.com

Phone: (970) 439-2705

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