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Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. You can get a personal loan from online lenders, banks and credit unions, and the funds are provided in a lump sum. If you can’t, you risk doing lasting damage to your credit.
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. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.
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Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Since March of 2020, over $1300 has been transferred into my daughters’ 529 College Savings Accounts. In the grand scheme of college tuition, $1300 barely makes a dent, however, that was just the first 18 months, and we have another 9 years before my youngest graduates from college. 108 Months X $72 = $7,776!
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
The amount you can borrow with a home equity loan is based on the current market value of your home, the size of your mortgage and personal financials like your credit score and income. The interest rate you receive on a home equity loan (as with other loans) will vary depending on your lender, credit score, income and other factors.
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?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 13, 2011
Are you surprised when your credit card bill arrives at how much more you charged than you thought you had? We need to work together to set some financial goals and a budget for you so that you can resist spending money on items that really don’t matter in the long run. Leave your credit cards at home. Yes or No.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 22, 2013
Encourage your kids to save money if they want to buy something they like and to not spend more than their budget allows. Although a car or college tuition may be the immediate expenses your kid is saving up for, it’s never too late to plan and prepare for a house down payment or retirement either. Learning What They Live.
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