Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2015

It was nearly impossible to figure out exactly how the program would work for each query, because, as Bonnie Baker (the engaging and energetic DB2 speaker) used to put it “It depends” Likewise with understanding whether the rich use debt differently than the rest of us… it depends. It depends on how the debt is managed.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

Learn How Mortgages Work and What You May Need to Pay Before you make a final decision on a house, it is important to understand how mortgages work and how much you may have to pay to land the property. If you find any loans or purchases that you did not make, then report them to the credit borough immediately.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card offers 4 points per $1 spent at gas stations, as well as at EV charging stations and on travel. Nearly 8 in 10 people think gas prices are too high right now, and household budgets are also feeling the pressure of inflation at the grocery store and even in the cost of their debt.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Although interest rates aren’t as favorable as they were in recent years, refinancing might make sense for homeowners who want to pull out cash to renovate their homes. Old National Bank 620 for conventional loans, 640 for FHA loans, 680 for VA loans 4.6

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Wells Fargo Reflect® Card When you’re staring at a lot of high-interest credit card debt, you might be thinking you need as long as you can get to pay it off. Chances are good if you’re dealing with existing high-interest debt, you may also need a break on new purchases. That’s where a card like this shines.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

You apply for a private student loan through a bank, credit union or online lender. Compare offers from multiple lenders including banks, credit unions, online companies and state-based lenders to find the lowest interest rate. You apply for a federal student loan by submitting the FAFSA. How do I choose a private college loan online?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. You will also start to repay the money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Five years later, heavy regulatory costs on community banks and limited growth in traditional lending are driving borrowers online and investors couldn’t be happier with the returns available. If the loan is fully funded, the money is released to the borrower’s bank account and monthly payments are made directly to the website.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

Would you feel a weight lifted if you could pay off your high-rate consumer debt? I acknowledge that these things make my life worth living as well. An automatic contribution is made monthly to the local food bank, and I tithe. Think about what brings satisfaction to your life. Do you like helping others? must be paid.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2012

Third World Debt Is there a commitment to helping third world countries tackle their debt crises? Some banks have a history of lending to poor countries, who then use it to buy things like arms. In some cases, banks may allow investment in this area on a case-by-case basis.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

We read that we should make our money work for us but worry about making a wrong decision that could actually cost money rather than make us money. In this article we will look at the pros and cons of saving and investing, as well as reducing debt, as a means of gaining financial security. What About Debt?

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Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Since I do not use a credit card anymore (and read recently that banks are in debt due to too much credit cards out there), why not start saving now, with these easy tips : Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? BTW, You make $5 per person you refer. — now that is awesome ! Make $50 per month by using Swagbucks.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Here are five things you can do to make your personal loan easier to manage. The worst-case scenario is that you get a loan without a clear picture of its impact on your monthly cash flow, leading you to take on more debt to make up for it. It comes down to your preference, she says, “and maybe just your own discipline.”

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

You can get a personal loan from a bank, credit union or online lender.Personal loan amounts are from $1,000 to $100,000, and they’re typically repaid over a term of two to seven years. To qualify you, lenders look at factors including your credit score, credit report and debt-to-income ratio. What are personal loan rates?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2011

Are you currently in debt? Like many of us who have previously been in debt, I know how difficult financial management can be. Many of us have never been taught the basics as a child and once we reach adulthood, we find ourselves making poor financial decisions that take us down the road of debt. Consider consolidating.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends. I’m a big fan of online accounts, like Capital One 360 , that you will connect to your local bank. I’m glad you asked!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2013

Personal financiers will frequently advise that you have an emergency fund of 3-6 months of expenses in your bank account at all times. Saving up this chunk of change can take a long period of time, especially if you have a high expense to income ratio, which many people do (especially if you’re paying down debt). .

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund. Most accounts are government-insured up to $250,000 per account type per bank, so you’ll be compensated even if the financial institution fails. To find the best rates, you’ll want to shop around online and compare what banks offer.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. Find yours and use it to make extra cash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account. I would go into the bank with my stubby little hands clutching my months worth of allowance (total of $1), deposit it and see the results right off printed in my book. We could take on debt to grow using other people’s money. Back then I had a passbook.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Autopay: The SoFi 0.25% autopay interest rate reduction requires you to agree to make monthly principal and interest payments by an automatic monthly deduction from a savings or checking account. Truist Bank is an Equal Housing Lender. Lending services provided by Truist Bank. Otherwise, a higher rate will apply.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Traditional banks, credit unions, online-only lenders and peer-to-peer lenders offer personal loans. That being said, before you start applying get a copy of your credit report and check it for incorrect or outdated information and make sure you meet the lender’s minimum credit requirements.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. debts one by one. What inspired you to become debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. We sat down at our kitchen table, took out a simple white piece of paper, and penned out a contract to ourselves: It was our Get Out Debt Contract. It wasn’t me telling her we are going to get out of debt, or her telling me it wasn’t in the budget.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I racked up more debt to move to California, then the fancy car turned out to be a lemon, requiring a bunch of expensive repairs. I still want to drive a fun car, but I also make sure the car I choose is practical enough to cover my needs. We make regular trips to visit family, but don’t really do any other traveling.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2014

Traditional investment advice says that you shouldn’t invest in the market until you are financially stable, have an emergency fund and have taken care of other basics, such as insurance of all kinds, debt removal and etc. Doing market purchases as a group in no way guarantees that you will make money, my father-in-law didn’t!

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. We have a 5 year old son and are in the process of adopting our 2 year old and 4 month old foster sons, making us parents of 3 boys! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. Where are you from?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

The money you tap from your home’s equity can be used to consolidate higher-interest debt or to improve your home. Most experts say you’ll want to be in your house at least two to five years after refinancing, but you should do your own break-even calculation to figure out what makes the most sense for you.

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For the Mommas

JULY 9, 2014

Find out what makes each castle unique. Follow these step by step instructions and you will have your own Children’s Entertainment, Balloon Twisting, Magic show, Face painting complete business — Making Kids Smile, and making yourself smile as well, with all the extra profits you will be making part-time or full -time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2014

What about when you make a silly mistake? Let’s take a look at some of the ways self-deprecation might adversely influence your bank account. If we displace our accountability, it allows us to continue making the same choices that got us into trouble in the first place. What about when you drop and break something accidentally?

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Savings Corner

JUNE 13, 2024

Low-interest and zero-interest introductory offers give cardholders more time to pay down debts or make large purchases without added interest costs. Not all cards have annual fees, but the ones that do often have extra perks and benefits that could make the annual fee worth it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2013

We all know people who can’t seem to make any good financial decisions – ever. We all make bad ones occasionally. When you are in the moment, making the decision, it most likely seems to be the best. Train yourself to think through available options and their consequences before making that decision.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

The New York Daily news reported that wife of Yankee ball player Alex Rodriguez’s wife ran up credit card debt of $100,000 when she found out about a dalliance between he and Madonna. Taken to the extreme, one party will eventually prevent the other from having access to any type of funding – making them dependent in the extreme.

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freestuff.tv

MAY 18, 2011

Check out this guest post by Angela from Debt Consolidation Care: It needs no mention that budgets and savings play a pivotal role in assisting consumers in paying off debt. Through a budget they can monitor their investment and make the most of their hard-earned dollars. This will help you stay out of debt.

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