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Three Expensive Sources of Quick Cash

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What happens if you are hit with an expense that you can’t afford, and your emergency fund just isn’t up to scratch yet? Unfortunately, these sources of quick cash are among the worst possible ways to fund your emergency. Instead of turning to these expensive sources of funding, look for alternatives.

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Small Money Mistakes That Have Big Consequences

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not Having an Emergency Fund It is dangerous to spend every cent you earn and not to have buffer against illness, injury, job loss or hard economic times. Make establishing an emergency fund a priority. Get rid of ones you don’t need; stopping some of these never-ending payment plans is a great way to start savings.

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Down Payment on a House: How Much Do You Really Need?

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NerdWallet’s Best-Of Award Winner Best Mortgage Lender For Cash-Out Refinancing NBKC: NMLS#409631 5.0 It offers a significant volume of cash-out refinancing with unusually low origination fees. Nerdy Tip Making a lower down payment can get you to your goal of homeownership more quickly. What is a down payment?

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Yeah, There’s a Calculator for That Refinancing your mortgage to a lower rate and paying the same amount is an interesting sound-byte from Personal Finance Bloggers – but has anyone really run the numbers? Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. Why Do You Need One and How Does it Work?

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Our 2017 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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Over the years, we took advantage of low interest rates and refinanced and transferred the loan several times. Build up our Emergency Funds to 3-6 months of expenses. Start college funds for both girls. Related reading: How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers). We bought our home in 2001.

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