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Money Matters: New Year's Spending Survey

Motherhood Moments

With the holiday season in full swing and inflation weighing on people’s finances, more than 75% of Americans expect to spend less on New Year’s plans compared to last year and 1 in 3 people are planning to make a finance-related New Year’s resolution for 2023, according to a new WalletHub survey , released today.

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Introducing the 2013 Christmas Savings Club

Family Balance Sheet

According to a recent survey, Americans were planning to spend on average $854 on Christmas gifts in 2012. Unless it's paid with cash, that is one hefty credit card bill come January. According to the Washington Post and a CreditDonkey survey , "a shopper who charges about $700 on a credit card with a 13 percent interest.

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What Is A Home Equity Loan?

Savings Corner

10.16% The average $30,000 HELOC rate as of the beginning of January 2024 — up from 7.62% in January 2023. Source: Bankrate national survey of lenders As for 2024: The potential for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts could be good news for home equity loans. What are average home equity loan interest rates? to 10 percent.

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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

Family Balance Sheet

With tuition payments and debt payments we spent about $60,395 between January 2012 and March 2014 when we became completely debt free with two bachelor’s and two master’s degrees between us. The other thing we did was switch our cell phone bill. What inspired you to get debt free? Was there a particular event?

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Disney Trip Cost, Breakdown & How I Paid For It

Saving Everyday

I started a $25/week “vacation fund” the first week of January. Surveys $180.50 . I have really slacked on surveys. Right before our trip, I take it all to the bank and get large bills. Currently, we have enough points for four free stays in any Hilton brand hotel. How I Got There: Vacation Fund = $850.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Consumers are getting more wiser and January has also become a hot month for retail therapy. Investor Junkie: 2011 WTF Fund Update – As of January 5th 2012 I am up 14.5%

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Progressive Insurance Review 2024 | Bankrate

Savings Corner

Power auto and home customer satisfaction surveys. As of January, 2023, Progressive has stopped offering coverage for some Kia and Hyundai model vehicles due to substantial increase of theft. annual premium for full coverage $2,044 Avg. annual premium for min coverage $592 Home Avg.