Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Try to boost your credit score ahead of time by paying off credit card balances and avoid applying for new credit accounts. Income verification: You can provide a pay stub, bank statements, tax returns or even 1099 forms if you’re self-employed.

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AUGUST 17, 2011

Bank Statements - One nice thing (among many) about the electronic age is that banks keep statements online up to a couple of years. Our personal bank has statements online all the way back to 2006. You should keep any credit card receipts to match up with your statement. Read more about receipts below.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Brick-and-mortar banks tend to work with businesses that have a strong financial profile. Alternatives like online lenders may lower their qualifications, helping startups and business owners with subprime credit get a business loan. For the best interest rates, most banks will look for a score of 680 or higher.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

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. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years. The banking experience helped, and I educated myself on investing as a young adult.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Even if you’re doing a credit card consolidation loan [and] the only reason you got a consolidation loan is to have one payment, it still makes sense to gauge the impact on your budget,” Young says. For some people, it’s just easier to see large payments come out of an account they don’t also use to buy groceries.

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Finally Frugal

MARCH 7, 2011

I was pleasantly surprised by both my federal and state tax returns this year. Part of this is due to the fact that one of my employers is finally taking out state taxes, which helped. Both refunds have now been deposited in my bank account, which resulted in a nice hefty payment to the student loan services.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. A zero-based budget is planning for every single dollar of after-tax income.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Saving means that you deposit a sum of money, which you can generally add to over time, into an account with a bank, credit union, savings and loan or other financial institution. The bank uses your money for lending and pays you a pre-determined interest rate for that privilege. A dollar saved, as they say, is a dollar earned.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

This is not only devastating, but also emotionally taxing. Just don’t put financial information out there, i.e. bank accounts, credit cards). Take a video of each room in your home, store at bank deposit box or give to a friend/family. Print: FREE Home Inventory Worksheet . or fill it out online).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport. Avoid using store cards; they usually have excessively high interest rates and this negates any savings you might make.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Fix any errors on your credit report that might be dragging down your score. You can request a free credit report and dispute wrongly reported missed payments or other inaccuracies it may contain. Many online lenders and some banks perform a soft credit check during pre-qualification that doesn’t affect your credit score.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Both act as second mortgages, using your home as collateral, and may offer tax deductions if the funds are used for substantial repairs or upgrades. HELOCs (home equity lines of credit) come with variable interest rates and fluctuating monthly payments (like credit cards). HELOC: What is it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2014

These people may accrue thousands of dollars of debt on a credit card their spouse doesn’t even know about. Financial cheating can cover a range of behaviors from lying about how much one earns, to having a separate secret bank account, to having a gambling habit, to shopping too much. Almost always, the lie comes out.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. I like the online bank, Capital One 360, because it connects with your local checking account, but is not quickly assessable. Trust me, it makes the holidays less stressful when the money to pay for the season in in the bank!!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

Everyone wants a short cut to wealth, and everyone seems convinced that there’s a great mystery surrounding financial stability and that only the most dedicated among us can escape college with our bank accounts intact. A Roth IRA lets you sock away up to $5,000 a year, and it can be withdrawn tax-free.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

While all three credit bureaus have slightly different requirements, here is the information you will generally need to provide: Depending on how you initiate the credit freeze — online, by phone or by mail — you might also need the following: Copy of your passport, driver’s license or military ID. Tax Filing Webinar — Jan.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. I like the online bank, Capital One 360, because it connects with your local checking account, but is not quickly assessable. Trust me, it makes the holidays less stressful when the money to pay for the season in in the bank!!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Real estate taxes are calculated on the size of the house so a smaller house will attract a lower tax rate. Credit cards come immediately to my mind; by downsizing the number of cards you have, as well as their balances and credit limits, you are certain to save lots of money in interest and repayments.

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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. I reached the conclusion that budgets weren’t for me and continued spending money I didn’t have, courtesy of several credit card companies. Well, actually, no!

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Unlimited products: Shopify’s pricing starts at $29 per month when billed annually ($39 when paying month to month) plus credit card transaction fees. Instead, you can choose the best credit card processing company for your business and Wix won’t charge any additional fees. Shipping, fulfillment and returns.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

But there’s one key difference: You use the cash from the equity you’ve built in your home to repay other non-mortgage debt, like credit card balances. Streamline refinance Caret Down A streamline refinance accelerates the process for borrowers by eliminating some refinance requirements, such as a credit check or appraisal.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Although, I don't bother keeping month end statements any more, because our banks have that information on line for the last 5 years. Major Category: Liabilities - My sub-files are Credit Cards, Mortgage, Student Loan, Credit Score Info. Major Category: Taxes - I have a sub-file for each year.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2011

The post reviews what is recommended for bank statements, bills, credit card statements, household records, legal documents, pay stubs, receipts and taxes. One of my most popular posts is, How Long Should I Keep My Financial Records? Have you done any spring cleaning to your finances lately?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Get started: You can get your credit report and score from each of the three major credit reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, for free once a year. Your bank or credit card company might offer free access to your score or credit report, too. What’s your local market like?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

PFP presents Investment Tax Management posted at Pasadena Financial Planner , saying, ” As you move your cash, bond, and stock financial assets into lower cost, more broadly diversified investment mutual funds and/or ETFs, you should also consider how to “locate” your investment asset allocation with respect to more optimal taxation.”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

It is the same with your finances, whether with credit, savings or investments, use the most reputable institution offering the best plans that you can find. Don’t use a high interest, annual fee credit card without redeeming qualities. Automatic payroll transfers to your bank or financial institution make this very easy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

.” Harry Sit from The Finance Buff asks Tax Efficiency: Relative or Absolute? , and says, “Because you have to pay taxes on interest, dividends, and realized gains, an investment that loses less of its returns to taxes is said to be more tax efficient. Can buying new ever be cheaper than buying used?”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

High interest credit card debt can really drag you down, yet you might want to take out a business loan to start up a really great business idea. Let me show you how to get a loan, buy a car, purchase a home, live within a budget, save/invest, prepare tax returns, use a contract and more.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 2, 2012

If at all possible, jump-start the account with a lump sum, such as a tax refund. If you don’t want to keep your money in the bank, purchase the $5 a Day Automated Bank. If you don’t want to keep your money in the bank, purchase the $5 a Day Automated Bank. The Vacation Box. Saving Your Savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. 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.&#. .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Funancials: Lesser Known Credit Card Perks – Most people are aware of the advantages to using a credit card. This will make a difference in how you are taxed on your capital gains. Never chase an asset price whether it be real estate, stocks, gold, or anything else.

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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. Theres a reason why the average amount of credit card debt per household is $15,956. ” Taxes.

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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. * If they are 16 years of age or older, they can get an actual job earning money and paying taxes! Give them a piggy bank to store their small change. source: [link] ). Crazy, right?

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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. and using all of our extra funds, like bonuses from work and tax returns, we were able to pay everything off in 4 years! errand every two weeks to stop by the bank, but the benefits far.

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