Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

HELOCs (home equity lines of credit) come with variable interest rates and fluctuating monthly payments (like credit cards). 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. HELOC: What is it?

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APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. Where are you from?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Personal loans from our partners Debt Consolidation Big Purchase Emergency Home Improvement Medical 5.0 Check your credit score First check your credit score to assess your financial picture. A high credit score gives you a better chance of qualifying for a personal loan and getting a lower interest rate.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). There are lots of small steps that consumers can take to achieve this resolution so choose options that fit the best with your lifestyle. One of the easiest and most overlooked ways to spend less is by re-evaluating your debt and improving your credit score.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Borrowers with strong credit and income are more likely to qualify for large loan amounts. Your personal loan interest rate is based primarily on your credit profile and financial information. Good-credit borrowers with low debt-to-income ratios often get the lowest rates. Enter your interest rate. 1, 2023, through Nov.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Bad credit loans: A guide to getting a personal loan with bad credit Upgrade: Best overall bad credit loans Why it made the list: Upgrade has a low minimum credit score requirement and low starting rates — a somewhat rare combination. Direct payment to creditors with debt consolidation loans.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. We sat down at our kitchen table, took out a simple white piece of paper, and penned out a contract to ourselves: It was our Get Out Debt Contract. It wasn’t me telling her we are going to get out of debt, or her telling me it wasn’t in the budget.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I made some foolish choices shortly after graduating college, burning through my savings and running up credit card bills. I racked up more debt to move to California, then the fancy car turned out to be a lemon, requiring a bunch of expensive repairs. I still remember how long it took to pay that off and never want to be there again.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary. At the time, I thought my income would quickly increase and everything would be easy to pay off, but I spent the second half of my twenties paying off that debt. helping out 7.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Most of them are related to our small business, my husband’s chiropractic office, but last January I got a bee in my bonnet about debt…thank you, Dave Ramsey. I tricked …nudged my husband into following along and together we wrote out our Debt Freedom Plan. Debt Free Stories. Photo Credit: 2015.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Home, auto, kids, dog, medical, vacation, blah blah blah…it all adds up and it all needs to fit into our budget. Implement our Debt Freedom Plan. Once we came to an agreement that paying off our non-mortgage debt was a priority, I put the plan into action. Create our family’s financial goals and Debt Freedom Plan.

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AUGUST 11, 2016

After I hit 40, I took up long distance running to stay fit, something I never considered in my 20’s or 30’s. We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. A few of my favorite personal finance books: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness , by Dave Ramsey.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. When you can’t fit all your investments into tax advantaged accounts, which investments should be given priority: stocks or bonds?” ” Jacob from Dwindling Debt asks Do Overdraft Chargers Affect Your Credit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2011

Join the husband/wife blogging team of Broke Professionals as they attempt to dig themselves out of a combined six figures in student loan debt. On credit cards and debt: “Credit cards are the easiest way to get into trouble. Stay out of debt in general. He is one of my heroes. Neither do you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2012

Third World Debt Is there a commitment to helping third world countries tackle their debt crises? For example, do they advertise directly to sections of society who are vulnerable to debt problems? This can be a problem for credit card companies, who do not always act in a ethical manner when looking to hook new customers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. One of the major components of being financially fit is to have an emergency fund. Why Do You Need One and How Does it Work?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Top balance transfer credit cards BankAmericard® credit card: 0% Intro APR for 18 billing cycles for purchases, and for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days of opening your account. Read our review of the BankAmericard® credit card. Keep in mind that these are not the only good options in each category.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Learn the approval requirements and prequalify (if offered by the lender) before applying to minimize your potential credit damage. The steps may vary depending on whether you’re looking for debt consolidation loans , home improvement loans, medical loans or wedding loans. Some lenders may also consider your work history or education.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. Do you want to eliminate your credit card debt? Meeting regularly could be every Sunday night or every pay day, whatever fits your schedule. Or buy a home?

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APRIL 1, 2021

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Do some research on your own to see if this is the right fit for you.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

or cycling shorts & jerseys that fit well is challenging to begin with, and I’m just not willing to put up with poor-quality materials that will break or make me physically uncomfortable to begin with. I was in 4th grade, and had 2 younger siblings when they began their debt-repayment journey.

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The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

And neither of us is comfortable carrying debt beyond the mortgage. Those times always remind me why we can’t fit this into our budget on the regular! Banff, Canada If you know credit cards are something you can be disciplined with (never carry a balance!!) Most of us can’t have it all!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

If you didn’t ring in the New Year with thousands of dollars in savings, no debt, and a budget, there is always time to get on the right track. how much debt you paid off, if you have any. Plus, if you have an accurate budget, you’ll be able to make some tweaks to it so you can fit in your goals.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? The same is true for Maine.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

At 66, I’m still fit and have few health problems. Building a great credit score comes naturally with good financial routines. Paying bills on time, every time is a routine that goes miles towards improving your credit score. Studies have shown that morning exercisers are more apt to stick with it longer.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2016

Gather up any receipts that you might have from previous months, or look at credit or debt card statements to add up your grocery trips by month. Determine a reasonable number that fits within your overall household budget. Great, let’s get started! 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

But if you can grow your following or have a more lucrative niche (such as software, financial services or fitness), you may be able to make some serious coin. Some platforms invest in equity (stock), while others invest in debt. Other players include Payoff, which targets better credit risks.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Where to buy CDs: CDs are sold based on term length, and the best rates are generally found at online banks and credit unions. Government bonds are virtually a risk-free investment, as they’re backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. As with other types of investments, don’t buy a CD with money you might need soon. government.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

It is a perfect fit for me, as frugality is my hobby and passion, but I also find myself very attracted to the “go green” movement. I don’t allow myself to have credit card debt, so I have to have the cash to back up all my purchases. This post was written by Denise. I am thrilled to be joining the Prairie EcoThrifter family.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Other factors, such as our own proprietary website rules and whether a product is offered in your area or at your self-selected credit score range, can also impact how and where products appear on this site. Compare Allstate with other insurers While Allstate has several useful offerings, the company may not be the right fit for each person.

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