Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

You can get a personal loan from online lenders, banks and credit unions, and the funds are provided in a lump sum. One of the biggest benefits of a personal loan is that they often charge lower fixed interest rates when compared to other forms of lending, like credit cards. You will also start to repay the money.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Top balance transfer credit cards BankAmericard® credit card: 0% Intro APR for 18 billing cycles for purchases, and for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days of opening your account. Read our review of the BankAmericard® credit card. But most people can’t go wrong with these award-winners.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. Download Cash Back Apps Remember when I said you were going to need your credit cards at some point?

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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?

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For the Mommas

JULY 23, 2012

Even prior to college, schools are requiring students to have all sorts of supplies. Credit Sesame wants to help you ease the ‘Back to School” stress. Don’t worry about raking up those credit card bills, or putting a dent in your savings. Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

Whenever I travel, I also take water (the result of an unfortunate stranded-in-the-desert incident during college). Credit card with an adequate limit. Financial contact numbers for banks, credit issuers, insurance companies, and others. Know where these items are, and make sure other family members know as well.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. ” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2012

I managed to rack up over $20,000 of credit card and personal debt by the time I was 23 and this affected my ability to keeo my first house. How I wish I had followed all the advice I happily ignored when I finished college and started work. Unfortunately, easy access to credit for everyone has made this a difficult concept.

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JULY 26, 2011

Did you know that: * Nellie Mae reports that the average amount of credit card debt held by college graduates is $2,700. * USA Today reports that the average college graduate owes about $19,000 in student loan debt. Give them a piggy bank to store their small change. source: [link] ). Crazy, right?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Glen Craig from Free From Broke asks Are Banks Ratcheting Up Their Profiling Efforts? , “In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.&#. Sean Smarty from Grow Money talks about How to Invest During College. I wish we had some of these in Canada.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Read away my friends.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 15, 2016

As a SBKC Consumer Panelist , you will be asked to regularly send them your emails and junk mail related to Insurance, Investments, Banking, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Leisure, and more. If I was in college I would also be doing this… since this is an easy work-from-home opportunity. And yes I did this.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

The College Investor: Top Five College Myths – Dispelled! – A look at some of the biggest myths about college, and why they are not true! Control Your Cash: Control Your Cash Mailbag – Today we discuss college education and weddings, two of our favorite topics. Free Money Wisdom: Get to Know Me, I Dare Ya!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

The straw that broke the camel’s back was the phone call I received from Andrea: She was checking out of the grocery store with our 10 month old on her hip and our card was declined – insufficient funds. We both went to college, we both worked hard, and we felt like we were fairly intelligent human beings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Robert presents 5 Steps Toward Post College Financial Bliss posted at The College Investor , saying, “Over my past few posts, I’ve highlighted key transitions that have financial ramifications in any college graduate’s life: The job search and managing life in your first apartment. Can you blame them?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2015

One of my nieces did this when borrowing for college. A bank might be reluctant to take on a large loan, but if you already have that much money in your broker account, leave it there to continue to earn money, and borrow against it if you deem it wise to have this debt. The excess money may just disappear with no benefit to you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Teacher Man presents Why Credit Cards Are Dangerous For Students posted at My University Money , saying, “I am on the record as having said that I believe students should sign up for credit cards. One of those prepaid debit card companies apparently sent him a debit card that he never remembered applying for.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. in credit card debt, and an additional $28,756.17 Review bank accounts daily. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. We tackled our small credit card balance, then our. errand every two weeks to stop by the bank, but the benefits far. because it was more painful spending cash than swiping the card. savings for college for our girls. amazing!

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Here’s why: It leaves you with more disposable income It gives you greater peace of mind It makes it easier for you to invest the extra cash When you don’t have crushing credit card debt to worry about, you can plan your finances better, invest more, and spend the excess cash on better insurance policies for yourself and your family.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. That’s not right. What’s your best frugal win?

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Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 27, 2015

Jos A Bank Coupons: UP to 70% Off. Bank’s current sale! Sign up for a PLACE credit card to earn rewards and savings with every purchase. When you sign up for PLACE card now through 9/7, you will receive a 25% discount off your purchase, and an additional 5% off your purchase everyday! Allposters Coupons: 30% Off.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

” CCS presents Savvy Credit Card Use: Track Your Spending posted at Credit Card Smarts , saying, “A big key to using your credit card wisely is tracking your credit card spending. Financial Planning Odysseas presents Forget Your ATM Card? Not so today.

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