Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high-interest credit cards or a loan from your family? According to a recent survey , over half of Americans have less than $1000 in their savings and checking accounts. If not for that fund, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. 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.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

To calculate your net worth, take inventory of what you own, as well as your outstanding debt. For example, your home would count toward your net worth if you’re willing to use it for a home equity line of credit or sell it should the need arise. Or, you can think of net worth as everything you own less all that you owe.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2014

These people may accrue thousands of dollars of debt on a credit card their spouse doesn’t even know about. The popular sitcom, How I Met Your Mother, delved into this episode when Marshall discovered that Lily had over $20,000 in hidden credit card debt thanks to her designer clothes habit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

I found some figures on expenditure percentages from a survey conducted by the Department of Labor , which gave me an idea of what the average person spent in different categories. Credit Cards. Credit cards are probably the greatest danger to all your best intentions of sticking to your budget. Bottom Line.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

If you have no income and no credit or bad credit, you’ll need a co-signer to get a private student loan. Without bills in your name, such as a credit card, car loan or utility, it’s hard to demonstrate that you can pay bills on time. Will I need a co-signer for a private student loan?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter asks Are you contributing to this debt clock? and says, “The big debt clock is over $14 trillion now, but this other one is approaching $1 trillion, and may affect you more directly.&#. How about you?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high interest credit cards or a loan from family? According to a recent survey , over half of Americans have less than $1000 in their savings and checking accounts. If not for that fund, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

” CCS presents Savvy Credit Card Use: Track Your Spending posted at Credit Card Smarts , saying, “A big key to using your credit card wisely is tracking your credit card spending. Financial Planning Odysseas presents Forget Your ATM Card? Not so today.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2012

I managed to rack up over $20,000 of credit card and personal debt by the time I was 23 and this affected my ability to keeo my first house. There are several reasons, according to a recent survey. Unfortunately, easy access to credit for everyone has made this a difficult concept. Well, actually, no!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2015

According to the article, 54% picked “having the ability to keep up with expenses and hold a steady job while not falling behind or taking on too much debt” There’s that ‘work ethic’ – one of our ‘middle-class’ values. Maybe that is why our credit card bills are so high!

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) You can earn points just by reading emails, taking surveys, or by doing your online shopping through their links.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Although we think of the Great Recession starting in early 2009, it wasn’t until 2013 that the 5 year CD interest rate fell below 1% – and has stayed there ever since according to Bank Rates interest survey data. We could take on debt to grow using other people’s money. Six measly cents.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Stephan Marks presents How to Make Money with Paid Surveys posted at Promo Code Center. Consumer Boomer presents How To Be Frugal With Your Credit Card posted at Consumer Boomer , saying, “Frugal use of a credit card can actually save you money rather than cost you money! Here’s how…&#.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). One of the easiest and most overlooked ways to spend less is by re-evaluating your debt and improving your credit score.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 4, 2011

Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) My Points – Earn points to redeem for gift cards to tons of retailers like CVS, Bath & Body Works, Macy’s, and More!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. Money Reasons: Why I Got An American Express Blue Cash Card MR loves reward credit cards.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

Rather than finding yourself in a position where you’re relying on credit cards for these expenses – and then wasting your hard-earned money on paying off those cards in the following months – try creating separate sinking funds instead. There are dozens of ways to earn money from home – from online surveys to starting a blog.

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