Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2013

They had low paying jobs and huge debt loads. Credit card debt has put both of my parents through hell. His lesson learned: “Avoid credit card debt. Credit card debt is bad. Sydney, in his reader story on Get Rich Slowly , writes that his parents divorced due to money. Just don’t do it.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. Our balance sheet is starting to reflect all of the hard work we have done over the last 5 years to reduce out non-mortgage and business debts, so I added a few calculations that were missing in the past.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Your personal loan interest rate is based primarily on your credit profile and financial information. Good-credit borrowers with low debt-to-income ratios often get the lowest rates. Look for a repayment term that balances affordable payments and low interest costs. Enter your interest rate. Choose a repayment term.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To find out whether your business can afford a loan, many lenders will use something called a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR). DSCR = annual net operating income / total annual debt, including principal and interest Many lenders won’t consider any business with a DSCR below 1.25, and the higher the number, the stronger you look.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

For those who prefer to pay with cash and avoid the credit card debt cycle altogether, building a solid credit history and high FICO score can be a challenge – but it doesn’t have to be. Debt load – 30%. This portion of your score reflects how much debt you carry. Address the specific reasons your score is low.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Your APR may be as low as 10.49% or as high as 19.49% for the term of your loan. or its affiliates, as well as Checking Plus and Ready Credit accounts, are not eligible for debt consolidation, and Citibank will not issue payoff checks for these accounts. You are not required to enroll in direct deposits to receive a Loan.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Best balance transfer credit card This card saves a bundle on interest with its super-long 0% intro APR period on balance transfers (and new purchases), for a low transfer fee. If you carry debt, though, you’ll be charged interest. After the intro APR offer ends, a Variable APR that’s currently 16.24%-26.24% will apply.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Personal loans from our partners Debt Consolidation Big Purchase Emergency Home Improvement Medical 5.0 Be sure to make on-time payments toward credit card and other loan payments, and keep your credit utilization (the amount of credit you use relative to credit limits) low as these are the biggest factors affecting your score.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? For typical individual investors, without special access to information, it offers what is likely the best financial advice they will ever get: It is hard to consistently beat the market, especially after fees. Norton and now in its ninth edition.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

It offers a significant volume of cash-out refinancing with unusually low origination fees. Conventional mortgages: As low as 3% down payment FHA loans: As low as 3.5% With low- or no-down-payment loans, you pay for the guarantee through fees or mortgage insurance , depending on the program. What is a down payment?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

If you didn’t ring in the New Year with thousands of dollars in savings, no debt, and a budget, there is always time to get on the right track. how much debt you paid off, if you have any. Since we just celebrated the New Year, now is the best time to clean up your finances. And don’t worry about that saying.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Beating Broke tells us how we can improve our credit score by adding positive information. I have always tried to do the low balances thing. We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. Life and My Finances shares with us how to keep moving expenses low. Reducing Debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 25, 2013

When you plug your information into a calculator, trying to figure out how much to save in order to reach your desired nest egg, don’t overestimate your returns. It led to them selling their stocks while the market was low, and then being reluctant to get back until prices had already risen.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 20, 2016

More purchases equals more spent money equals more credit card debt. If you do spend that much, can you pay off the debt? Keep a low-to-no-balance. Don’t leave your credit card information around. If you keep copies of your credit card information, be sure to keep it in a secure location. Just say no.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 29, 2014

In just a half-hour, you’ll pick up practical tips and even a few tricks that will help you control spending, reduce debt, and take a smarter approach to managing your financial resources. If you are looking for a common-sense approach to personal finance and money management , then Personal Finance For Beginners In 30 Minutes, Vol.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Issuers are prohibited from providing cards to people under 21 unless they have proof of independent income or a co-signer — someone who agrees to be responsible for the debt if the primary cardholder doesn’t pay the bill. These companies gather the information used to calculate credit scores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Broke Professionals : How to Prepare to Give an Effective Presentation – Presenting ideas, products and information is an integral part of being in business.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2011

Buy Low and Sell High : For many of us, investing can get really overwhelming and confusing but we know that we should do it to ensure financial independance in the future. If you find yourself less savvy than others on investing, then just play by this one simple rule when investing: buy low and sell high.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

It is an exciting day because deals will be HOT, prices will be low, crowds will be swarming, and the holiday spirit will abound. Create a Budget – Decide what you are going to spend before going, this will help you stay out of debt and stick to your shopping list. Day of: If you are shopping in-store – 6.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 12, 2015

Mary Lou Manzie Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship comes from the National Leased Housing Association which offers scholarships to those who live in federally assisted low income housing properties. So setting realistic goals when it comes to pursuing a degree while maintaining a job is of the utmost importance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). The net net stocks are those that have a low price relative to the net current asset value. I pick up a lot of them at garage sales for 25 cents to a $1. My copy has a copyright date of 2008. Take your emotions out of the mix.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Alternatively, you might consider a “freemium model” – building up a following with free content and then charging for more detailed information or for those who want to know more. And home prices rose quickly due in part to relatively low mortgage rates, so your rents may not be able to cover your expenses.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

When you invest in a money market fund, your money buys a collection of high-quality, short-term government, bank or corporate debt. An S&P 500 index fund would have sought to replicate these returns: Stock market data may be delayed up to 20 minutes and is intended solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Setting a realistic budget for your new home will help inform how much you can afford and what your all-in costs will be. Get started: Shop around with at least three lenders or a mortgage broker to increase your chances of getting a low interest rate. Keep your finances and credit in good shape from preapproval until closing day.

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