Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? However, if you pay off these debts, there will be nothing left for investments in these tough financial times.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

How to use a debt consolidation calculator to control your debt It is easy to get overwhelmed with debt, but debt consolidation offers a solution. Bankrate’s debt consolidation calculator is designed to help you determine if debt consolidation is the right move for you.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in April: $439.62. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending.

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APRIL 2, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I calculate the per-hour rate from my plasma donations to make sure it’s a good use of my time. Credit Card Cash Back: $175. Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach!

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Ideally, getting one positively impacts your overall financial health, by helping you pay off debt faster, for example, or adding to the value of your home. It also provides an apples-to-apples comparison across financial products, so you can compare the cost of a personal loan to a credit card, for example.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

While high compared to their average of six percent in 2022, that’s significantly lower than other forms of consumer debt. Credit card rates are lingering above the 20-percent mark, and personal loans can stretch into the 25–35 percent range for borrowers with less-than-perfect credit scores. to 10 percent.

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