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Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 15, 2021
I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped my mind. Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The worst-case scenario is that you get a loan without a clear picture of its impact on your monthly cash flow, leading you to take on more debt to make up for it. Consolidation puts all of your debts together under one monthly payment at one interest rate. It doesn’t hurt to be prudent,” Young says. “If
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
Many families are toeing the line of slipping into debt, if they aren’t already over their heads. With just one emergency such as a car breaking down or, in the US, a medical bill, many could be in a very precarious position. I know how hard it is to start saving. Extra Income Goes Into Savings. I have been there.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 29, 2013
For those who prefer to pay with cash and avoid the credit card debt cycle altogether, building a solid credit history and high FICO score can be a challenge – but it doesn’t have to be. Pay your bills on time and avoid carrying credit card balances, and you’re well on your way to an excellent score. Debt load – 30%. Your Score.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
How much of your salary should you save? What about when your bills are simply pulling you under? Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? Your bills are going to be there, and you can’t simply not save money because you have to pay bills.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
There’s a yearly fee and a learning curve, but I love YNAB and it helps me stay on budget and financially organized with our day-to-day checking and savings accounts. Pay our bills in a timely manner. Manage long-term savings, such as retirement, college savings. Implement our Debt Freedom Plan.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms.
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