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Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She and her husband paid off $147,000 in debt–including their home. After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. She blogs at The Debt Myth. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do. Where are you from?
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
While you can’t cash out all of your home’s equity, the process gives you access to a larger sum of money without needing to sell your home. Paying down your mortgage helps build equity in your home, but you don’t have to wait until you completely repay it, or sell the property, to access that equity.
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Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 10, 2012
Money conversations aren't always easy to have, yet I feel that for me and my husband they are so imperative to the stability of our marriage and our home. I created our Family Balance Sheet years ago as a way for me to communicate the state of our finances to my husband. Column E = Monthly debt payment. There are no surprises.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 7, 2014
In the past, most loans (80%) have been for debt consolidation. I talked to Ron Suber, President of Prosper Marketplace, last week and about growth in other loan types including: small business, home improvement, travel and medical expenses. Credit is a tool in personal finance. Should You Co-Sign a Loan for Someone Else?
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
.” The amount of cash you can get depends upon your home equity — how much your home is worth compared to how much you owe. Say your home is valued at $200,000 and your mortgage balance is $100,000, giving you $100,000 of equity in your home. Other ways of leveraging home equity require a second mortgage.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him. Enjoying some outdoor time. What’s your best frugal win?
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