Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Way back in 2008 I signed up for a Upromise account and then it sat unused for many years. Back in 2008, I was a mama to a toddler and infant, so a lot of things slipped my mind. Side Note #1: I do not advocate the use of credit cards unless you are able to pay off the balance every month so as not to incur fees and charges.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
HELOCs (home equity lines of credit) come with variable interest rates and fluctuating monthly payments (like credit cards). Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans are two similar finance tools — methods of borrowing money against the ownership stake you have in your home. HELOC: What is it?
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
That was in 2008, so you might imagine how that turned out! We also continued using debit and credit cards (paid in full multiple times per month) for the convenience of tracking our expenses online. We have never carried credit card debt during our marriage, so we felt comfortable that it wouldn’t be a temptation.
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