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Can You Cut Expenses by a Half Million Dollars?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

By using generic or store brand groceries instead of name brand, you can save 3.7 % of your food budget each month (per the Journal of Economic Perspectives article: Consumer Shopping Behavior, How Much Do Consumer’s Save ). 40,720 Home Repair. Do it yourself home repair can really go either way.

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What Is A Home Equity Loan?

Savings Corner

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. As of late January 2024, home equity loan rates for the benchmark $30,000 loan are averaging just under 9 percent, within a tight range of 8.5

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