Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education. We want to assist them in financing their college years and we needed to make some progress.
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. Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation.
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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
If you qualify for the best rates, a HELOC can be a less expensive way to consolidate debt or finance a home renovation. Generally, a cash-out refi is only a good idea if you can get a lower interest rate, afford the closing costs and plan to stay in your home for a long time. Should you get a HELOC?
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. Here are some homemade gift ideas you can borrow. It’s an actual need.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We paid for braces, college tuition for my son, and did fun stuff like traveling while we were paying off debt. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? Tell us about you and your family.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Investing in the financial markets might sound like one of the scariest parts of managing your finances, but it’s also potentially the most rewarding. It’s generally not a good idea to invest in the stock market on a short-term basis, because five years or less may not be enough time for the market to recover if there’s a downturn.
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