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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Read away my friends.

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5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry

Family Balance Sheet

We carried no credit card debt and we contributed to our retirement. I was reminded that even though August 2013 was a scary time, I learned some valuable lessons and proved to myself that I can make positive changes with regards to my family’s finances. 5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry.

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Leveraging Business Loans In Family-Owned Enterprises

Koupon Karen

We’ll explore how to effectively leverage business financing, providing guidance to navigate through any uncertainties. This can present both opportunities and challenges when it comes to business financing and growth. Lines Of Credit: These offer a pool of funds that you can draw from as needed. This article is here to help.

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The High Price of Excuses, Justification, and Avoidance.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last week I was having a conversation with an acquaintance who just moved to Central Park Towers, a luxury building right on Central Park West in Manhattan, i.e. my dream location… if I had a million dollars. Considering that she too is an unemployed actress, and we were having this conversation at an audition, I asked about cost.

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HELOC Vs Home Equity Loan: How Do They Work?

Savings Corner

Key takeaways Home equity loans and HELOCs are both financing tools that allow you to borrow against your ownership stake in your home. HELOCs (home equity lines of credit) come with variable interest rates and fluctuating monthly payments (like credit cards). A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is also secured.

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Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Conversely, the price may have dropped and you can only sell them for less than you paid for them. By throwing my spare cash at my high interest credit card debt, I would be saving money by reducing the amount of interest I would have to pay. A dollar saved, as they say, is a dollar earned. What Should You Do? . What do you do?

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Cash-Out Refinancing: How It Works, When To Do It

Savings Corner

Your cost to borrow could be lower: Cash-out refinances often have lower rates than home equity loans , personal loans and credit cards. You can improve your credit: If you use your equity to consolidate debt, your credit utilization could drop. This can be a boon for your credit score.