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Where we found money in April

Family Balance Sheet

Through April of 2021, I have found over $6500 for the year! My total found money in April: $715.62. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in April: $439.62. In April I redeemed $439.62 This wasn’t all accrued in April. April’s Credit Card Points Redemption Breakdown: $264.90 in credit card points.

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Best Mortgage Lenders Of April 2024

Savings Corner

Here are our picks for best mortgage lenders in April 2024. If you have specific needs or financing preferences — for example, you want an FHA loan — you might want to focus on the top mortgage lenders who specialize in those loans. Jumbo loans are for higher-priced homes that exceed Federal Housing Finance Agency borrowing limits.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. When I was in Asia in April I was reminded that many people in this world aren’t given the option to choose. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? I hope you enjoy them too. What do you think?

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Spring clean your finances – The fine art of being merciless

Discount Coder UK

The end of the 2013-14 tax year is upon us and millions of self-employed people are busy getting their accounts in order for 6th April. But it’s a great time of year for everyone to get their finances in order. Finance personal finances' Spring cleaning.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. However, reality set in on April 1st and I’m now second-guessing that we have enough money set aside, so I have set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead.

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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Slows in November

Savings Corner

in its first decline since April 2020. The labor market is still relatively strong and consumers are optimistic about their finances on a strong stock market and lower gas prices. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index dropped 0.1% The index was up 2.6% in the prior month. That is the lowest rate since early 2021.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. The sponsors of the resolution hope and believe that: Expanding access to the mainstream financial system will provide individuals with less expensive and more secure options for managing finances and building wealth.