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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Refinance Your Mortgage and Pay the Same Amount?

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Create your debt freedom plan

Family Balance Sheet

Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. And as you’ll see below, we also added a few more steps that he probably wouldn’t suggest or approve of, but there’s a reason why this is called personal finance. Paying off debt is not fun.

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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

Family Balance Sheet

” But here’s the deal, many of these people have had challenges and tough circumstances, and more often than not, money wasn’t handed to them. I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. ” Pay off Debt.

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What Is A Personal Loan?

Savings Corner

Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. A personal loan is money borrowed from a lender that can be used for nearly any purpose. You can get a personal loan from online lenders, banks and credit unions, and the funds are provided in a lump sum.

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Thrifty Thinking: Valentine's Day

Motherhood Moments

billion on the holiday this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023's Best Places for Valentine’s Day. 36% people say that going out to dinner on Valentine’s Day is a bad deal. V-Day Debt Is Worth It for Some People. Dinner May Be Too Expensive. Financial Infidelity Hurts.

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

Family Balance Sheet

Many personal finance bloggers talk about having a “no spend week” – well basically I had a “no spend” five years! Don’t assume the debt you owe is set in stone; being willing to ask can make a big difference! Paying off debt and growing savings is a means to an end.

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