Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
Credit card rewards programs are no different. The rewards encourage you to charge things on their card. Many people today seem to prefer paying by credit card. carries credit card debt of $15,325, although that figure is somewhat skewed by a small number of extraordinarily debt-stricken families and couples.”.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Cash-out refinances are helpful with major expenses, because you generally can borrow much more than you could with a personal loan or by using credit cards. Cons of a cash-out refinance Foreclosure risk. Because your home is the collateral for any kind of mortgage, you risk losing it if you can’t make the payments.
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Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Since March of 2020, over $1300 has been transferred into my daughters’ 529 College Savings Accounts. In the grand scheme of college tuition, $1300 barely makes a dent, however, that was just the first 18 months, and we have another 9 years before my youngest graduates from college. 108 Months X $72 = $7,776!
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
One of the biggest benefits of a personal loan is that they often charge lower fixed interest rates when compared to other forms of lending, like credit cards. Pros Lower interest rates: Personal loans typically have lower interest rates compared to credit cards, especially if you have a high credit score.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
You can use your equity to renovate some rooms, pay off credit cards, cover college tuition, start your own business … or almost anything else. Home equity lines of credit: A HELOC is more flexible and allows you to fund multiple projects over time. Home equity can be a valuable resource for homeowners.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
You can use this money for any purpose, including home remodeling , consolidating higher-interest debt , college tuition and other financial needs. Your cost to borrow could be lower: Cash-out refinances often have lower rates than home equity loans , personal loans and credit cards.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
MARCH 11, 2024
Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. What I do is use my credit cards in conjunction with cash back apps.
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