Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2014

In the personal finance world, it’s common to focus on all the small ways you can save money each day. However, cutting these simple pleasures from your life doesn’t have to be the answer you’re looking for when it comes to your finances. About a year and a half ago I refinanced my house. Refinance Your House.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The rate adjustments are based on a benchmark index, which in most cases is the secured overnight financing rate, or SOFR. It used to be called the 3/1 ARM because it was adjusted annually before regulatory changes were made. A 3-year ARM typically begins with a lower introductory rate than a fixed-rate loan. [0]

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Use grad PLUS loans if you’ve maxed out your federal direct unsubsidized loans and still want to use federal loans to pay for graduate school. Stride Funding Income Share Agreement An income share agreement, or ISA, is not a student loan, but graduate students may be able to use one to finance their education.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

The bank uses your money for lending and pays you a pre-determined interest rate for that privilege. The chance viewing of an interview on TV gave me a third option – that of using my cash to pay off my debts, especially high-interest debt. No Cost Refinancing – Pros and Cons. What About Debt? What do you do? Save or invest?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

In short, if it involves finances, then there’s a way to plan for it and optimize the outcome. A financial plan can help you direct how you organize your finances, from the small, short-term questions to the big, long-term issues. Good tax planning can create ways to minimize the long-term impact of taxes on your finances, too.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways Home equity loans and HELOCs are both financing tools that allow you to borrow against your ownership stake in your home. Both act as second mortgages, using your home as collateral, and may offer tax deductions if the funds are used for substantial repairs or upgrades. Home equity loan: What is it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

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. You will learn exactly what settings, plugins, and themes he uses. Do you review your finances monthly?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

You can use your equity to renovate some rooms, pay off credit cards, cover college tuition, start your own business … or almost anything else. Before you can explore how to use this source of wealth, though, you need to know how much you have. Lenders consider it when approving you for a mortgage or other home-based financing.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

NerdWallet’s Best-Of Award Winner Best Mortgage Lender For Cash-Out Refinancing NBKC: NMLS#409631 5.0 It offers a significant volume of cash-out refinancing with unusually low origination fees. You use a loan to pay the rest of the purchase price over time. Avoid using your entire savings for a down payment.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

I could talk all day about personal finance and money-saving strategies, but my husband, while very responsible with money, just doesn’t feel the same way. To keep the communication flowing, I created my very first Balance Sheet to give my husband a snapshot of our household and business finances. It was tricky at first.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Whether you need money to pay for an unexpected hospital bill, an emergency car repair or to finance some much-needed home renovations , knowing how to get a personal loan will help make the application process as smooth as possible. Once you’ve zeroed in on your loan amount, run some numbers using a personal loan calculator.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

that gym you no longer use.) By refinancing, consumers could quickly save hundreds of dollars every year without having to make significant cuts to their budget. Consider using an interest rate calculator to determine how much you should pay. Have more money automatically withdrawn from your paycheck and put in your 401k.

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