Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

To calculate your net worth, take inventory of what you own, as well as your outstanding debt. If you’re not sure what assets and liabilities are, here are some guidelines: Assets : Assets include cash — such as in your checking, savings and retirement accounts — and certain investments, such as stocks and bonds, that you could sell for cash.

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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. Source: Bankrate national survey of lenders As for 2024: The potential for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts could be good news for home equity loans.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

6 percent of households in the United States are unbanked or underbanked and, so have missed opportunities for savings, lending, and basic financial services ( according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation). According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

According to a recent survey , over half of Americans have less than $1000 in their savings and checking accounts. What helped us through that time was the money we had saved in our emergency account. That emergency fund saved our business, our sanity, and our marriage. We had enough to get us through one more month.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Six measly cents.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Instead of basing your loan offer on your credit, they look at your academic performance and earning potential to determine your ability to pay back the debt. They’ll also look at your or your co-signer’s debt-to-income ratio to make sure you have the funds to pay a student loan bill in addition to any other bills in your name.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 26, 2011

I have a few tips for saving money (and your sanity!) Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) or trying to save a little money each month to pay for gifts. next Christmas!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

The Bureau of Labor Statistics does a survey multiple times a year, called the Consumer Expenditure Survey. One of the most recent survey’s available reported: “Average expenditures per consumer unit1 for July 2014 through June 2015 were up 5.9 Average incomes also increased, up 6.6 percent in 2009, the U.S.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 4, 2011

I have a few tips for saving money (and your sanity!) Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) or trying to save a little money each month to pay for gifts. this Christmas!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2013

The rule of thumb that states that it makes sense to spend 30% of your income each month on a housing payment doesn’t take into account the fact that you might have other debts, and that taking on more might over-leverage you. Markets and economic conditions change as well.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Veterans United, a lender that specializes in VA loans, surveyed borrowers between August and September 2023 who intended to purchase a home within the next three years. Learn more about VA loans: Source link The post Compare Current VA Loan Rates appeared first on Savings Corner. It’s that easy.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). 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

Those benefits can come in handy depending on how much you owe — the average graduate student debt is $82,000, including undergraduate loans — and your career plans. Source link The post Best Graduate Student Loan Options of January 2024 appeared first on Savings Corner. and work at a university.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. Control Your Cash from Control Your Cash boldly says Your Smart Car Isn’t Saving the World. mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter asks Are you contributing to this debt clock? How about you? What do you think? He’s right.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2012

So who needs to worry about budgeting, savings plans and a secure financial future? I managed to rack up over $20,000 of credit card and personal debt by the time I was 23 and this affected my ability to keeo my first house. There are several reasons, according to a recent survey. Well, actually, no!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. 7.) Pay only the minimum on debts. Until you have a job again, focus on keeping your financial reserves, as you may end up regretting paying that extra $20 a week off your debt. 9.) Look for side income possibilities.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

According to a recent survey , over half of Americans have less than $1000 in their savings and checking accounts. Our saving grace was the money we had saved in our emergency account. That emergency fund saved our business, our sanity, and our marriage. Are you saving for your emergency fund?

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 11, 2011

So you can save money at the store. but the question is what are you doing with that savings. Shelly from Coupon Teacher gives us some ideas about how we can save our savings. and saved over $30!”. Sometimes I wish for a way to really “save” those savings. What do I do with all my “savings”?

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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. Deliver Away Debt: What Is Quantitative Easing and Why Won’t It Stop? Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Penniless Parenting hosted the Festival of Frugality – Life Stages Edition and included YFS’ post, Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel. Many thanks to Debt Free by Thirty who hosted the Festival of Frugality #325 for including Marie’s post, Frugal Family Fun in the American Midwest.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

The term “sinking fund” was originally a business term used to designate a savings account where a corporation holds funds for the repayment of a debt in order to improve their liquidity. In personal finance, a sinking fund is a savings account that is designated specifically for an irregular expense. Bank Your Savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Kim McGrigg presents Small ways to save big on major purchases – Money Management posted at Blogging for Change. Charles Tran presents 5 Creative Tips to Save on Entertainment posted at CreditDonkey.com Tips , saying, “Being frugal doesn’t have to mean totally forgoing all forms of entertainment.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It also released its nationally representative 2023 Valentine’s Day Spending Survey , which found that more than 1 in 4 of Americans expect their Valentine to not spend any money on gifts this year. Virginia Beach, VA Valentine’s Day Spending Survey – Key Stats Some People Anticipate Smaller Gifts. Fremont, CA 20.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 15, 2011

You’ll earn money for reading e-mail, taking surveys, shopping online, testing products and other opportunites. I read emails and did a surveys for several months. InboxDollars has generously offered to give away a $25 Visa gift card to one lucky Saving with Shellie reader. Save it for Christmas? Ready to win?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

We weren’t actually able to save the money we didn’t spend. We couldn’t save it or spend it because it was money we did not have. Follow these cost reduction strategies consistently and you can stack up huge lifetime savings as well. By feeding our family of four at home for 20 years we saved $168,768.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Just how much money did that save me? Read away my friends.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Best balance transfer credit card This card saves a bundle on interest with its super-long 0% intro APR period on balance transfers (and new purchases), for a low transfer fee. If you carry debt, though, you’ll be charged interest. You’ll often pay a fee for the transfer, but the interest savings can be substantial.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

” John presents Q1 2012 Credit Card Debt Study posted at Card Hub , saying, “The first quarter of 2012 indicates consumers are paying down credit card debt. Will this trend continue throughout the year, or will consumer credit card debt follow the same path it has in previous years? Here are the answers.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

They focus on the points consumers care about most — price, customer service, policy features and savings opportunities — so you can feel confident about which provider is right for you. Anti-theft device discount Caret Down Having an anti-theft device in your car might help you save money on your insurance.

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