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.
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.
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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. What I do is use my credit cards in conjunction with cash back apps.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) We just wanted to pay off our credit cards, which seemed like a huge task since we’d struggled with it for years. After we got a taste of life without credit card debt, I wanted to pay off my student loan.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
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