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Can You Cut Expenses by a Half Million Dollars?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. Using only our last two houses, and calculating on cleanings weekly, we saved $200 a month for 10 years and on our larger home, $300 a month for 20 years for a total of $96,000. 40,720 Home Repair.

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HELOC Vs Home Equity Loan: How Do They Work?

Savings Corner

And, as with your primary mortgage, you can expect closing costs whether you choose a home equity loan or HELOC. Many borrowers use them to pay for major home repairs or renovations, like finishing a basement , remodeling a kitchen or updating a bathroom. Why are HELOCs and home equity loans popular now?

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