Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Many years ago, my husband and I faced what we thought was an insurmountable hurdle– six figures of non-mortgage debts. Stressed out, we ventured into Dave Ramsey’s online Financial Peace University home course for help. Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. Home equity loans drawbacks include putting your home at risk of foreclosure and their lengthy application process. to 10 percent.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

A home equity loan is a secured installment loan that allows you to borrow a set amount against your equity at a fixed interest rate and repayment term. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is also secured. So, defaulting on the monthly loan payments means the lender could foreclose your home. HELOC: What is it?

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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. Offers multiple rate discounts.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Cash-out refinance Caret Down When you do a cash-out refinance , you use your home equity to withdraw cash to spend. This increases your mortgage debt but gives you money that you can invest or use to fund a goal, like a home improvement project. You could tap into your home’s equity and take cash out at closing.

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Refinancing Work Debt Financial Goals 52

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Home repairs, construction, electrical, auto repair, technology – he’ll try anything after suitable research of YouTube and other resources. I should have known he was special as he asked for a set of “Time-Life” home repair books when he was in college. He is so talented at DIY.

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