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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

Family Balance Sheet

” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. We still refer to it often to remind ourselves of our goals and objectives.

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P.E.P. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of the conversations we had with each other over the three months was what trades to make and who was an early pick up. We e-file our taxes and having the previous year’s return to reference is very helpful at speeding up the process. Punch Debt in the Face tells us why no spend challenges are for wussies.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

If a friend, relative or employer has offered to provide a down payment gift, initiate a conversation early on to learn how much they plan to contribute and if there’s any shortfall you’ll need to cover — and secure a gift letter from them well in advance. Consider options backed by the federal government.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Debt consolidation loans help minimize the payment you have to pay, which was a huge help back when I was a broke college graduate. My student loans stand at approximately $22,550.

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7 Best Investments in 2024

Savings Corner

Conversely, bonds issued by large, stable companies will typically have a lower yield. The investing term “funds” often refers to mutual funds. When you invest in a money market fund, your money buys a collection of high-quality, short-term government, bank or corporate debt.