Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 24, 2012
Then more than a year ago something in me changed after a health scare and I realized that it’s important to pay off debt and save more than ever. I’m currently taking care of my debt one month at a time. However, I know now that paying off debt is more important.
Motherhood Moments
JANUARY 24, 2023
It is important to remember that just like buying a car or another large purpose, the bank will be looking at your credit report to determine if you are a trustworthy borrower. The lower your credit score, the more you may end up paying monthly. First, check your credit report for potential errors. Thanks for reading!
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Motherhood Moments
JANUARY 18, 2023
Nobody knows for sure whether we’ll see a recession or not,” said Amy Maliga, financial educator with Take Charge America, a nonprofit credit counseling and debt management agency. Prepare by paying off debt. Hatch a plan to tackle your debt, particularly high-interest balances, to help you free up more cash.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
We paid off over $147,000 in debt (actually way over that amount, if you want to count a $210,000 rental property that I sold at a slight loss.) About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) Then my husband decided to pay off his car.
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 6, 2014
Is it to pay off your house? Pay cash for a trip to Hawaii or your kids’ education. Or maybe you want to pay off (and cut up) your credit cards. Thanks for supporting Family Balance Sheet. Only you (and your spouse) can identify what’s important for your finances. S – specific.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. We reduced our spending where we could, but the money to pay any shortfall each month came from our emergency fund. Which comes first: saving for an emergency OR paying off debt? Thanks for reading.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years. Chris and his wife made a financial goal to switch to an all cash lifestyle, instead of relying on credit cards. Their 2017 goal is to wipe away $30,000 from their mortgage to keep them on track to pay it off in 36 months.
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