Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Buying a home means you also need to buy something else: homeowners insurance. And while it may not be your biggest expense, how much you pay for insurance will affect your home ownership costs. The national average cost of home insurance is $1,820 a year, according to NerdWallet’s most recent rate analysis.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. While we adhere to strict editorial integrity , this post may contain references to products from our partners.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

Many traditional bank lenders may only lend starting from a certain amount, such as with a personal loan, so if you only needed a small loan for your short term issue, you’d be taken on more than you need. Even if you only do so once a week, the cost across a month in total can leave your bank balance looking empty.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2021

Many traditional bank lenders may only lend starting from a certain amount, such as with a personal loan, so if you only needed a small loan for your short term issue, you’d be taken on more than you need. Even if you only do so once a week, the cost across a month in total can leave your bank balance looking empty.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Each payment includes a combination of principal and interest, as well as property taxes, and, if needed, mortgage insurance. Homeowners insurance may be included, or the homeowner may pay the insurer directly.) Good news may push rates higher. The most popular term is 30 years.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Refinancing if you plan to move in a few years doesn’t always make financial sense even if you get a lower interest rate, because you may not have enough time to break even on closing costs. To get rid of FHA mortgage insurance. Before refinancing, you should first consider how long you plan to stay in your home.

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For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

If you have a bank account that enables you to track your transactions, now would be a good time to get that out in front of you so this figure is as accurate as possible. Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Healthcare- medical bills, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, etc.

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