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Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
We carried no credit card debt and we contributed to our retirement. But in August 2013, our business softened, renovations to our new building were more costly than planned, and we were now the owners of two mortgages, our home and our business. We had a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 29, 2020
If your fresh start for the New Year includes improving your finances, you are not alone! This package is designed to help you organize your finances, create a budget, plan for major purchases, understand your cash flow, and track your net worth. I created it as a way to communicate our finances to my husband.
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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. Here are some of the most common applications.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 4, 2015
However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash. The building offered so much potential, but needed a lot of work and we set out to renovate our dream office. The business softened, renovations were more costly than expected, and we were now the owners of two mortgages, our home and our business.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Key takeaways Home equity loans and HELOCs are both financing tools that allow you to borrow against your ownership stake in your home. 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. Home equity loan: What is it?
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. While high compared to their average of six percent in 2022, that’s significantly lower than other forms of consumer debt. What is a home equity loan?
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
This can help you keep your monthly payments down and avoid unnecessary debt and interest. If you qualify for the best rates, a HELOC can be a less expensive way to consolidate debt or finance a home renovation. You can only take the deduction up to a certain threshold, however, based on your total mortgage debt.
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