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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 11, 2020
Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. How I’m managing our family budget during the Pandemic: We pay ourselves at the beginning of each month, so when this crisis started in mid-March, we were covered for the month. Folks did we just enter the twilight zone?!
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
When you finance the purchase of a home, for example, they include the cost of the home appraisal and home title searches that lenders require. You can shop around to get the best deal on some items, such as home insurance, but you can’t control the costs for things like taxes and government fees. Breakdown of costs.
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Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan. Create a housing budget The purchase price and down payment aren’t the whole picture. Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing?
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 8, 2018
During that time, I started to budget for everything. Every aspect of our lives was included in our budget. When people hear the word budget, they think “restriction” and “no fun”, but honestly that couldn’t be further from the truth. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
How to refinance your mortgage What happens when you refinance your home or rental property ? The refinancing process is similar to the purchase mortgage application process: The lender reviews your finances to assess your risk level and determine your eligibility. You could decrease your loan’s term and pay it off sooner.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Whether you need money to pay for an unexpected hospital bill, an emergency car repair or to finance some much-needed home renovations , knowing how to get a personal loan will help make the application process as smooth as possible. Run the numbers Before taking out a loan, decide exactly how much you need to borrow.
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