Family Balance Sheet
MAY 21, 2021
Did you make a goal to pay off debt this year? For many years, we made a yearly goal to chip away at our six figures of non-mortgage debt. It took us years to pay it all off, but we achieved it in 2019. To be honest, our first step in our plan wasn’t even paying off debt.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Try adjusting the terms, loan types or rate until you find a debt consolidation plan that fits your goals and budget. Debt consolidation is the process of combining several debts into one new loan. The goal is to streamline payments, lower interest, and pay off debt more quickly.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 26, 2011
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Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation. Instead of putting down cash as collateral, you may be able to use other assets, such as a home, boat or car.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Lenders primarily use your financial and credit information to determine your rate, but may consider additional information like whether you own your home, your education level and your employer. They also have the most options when it comes to shopping for a loan. 2 to 7 years; up to 12 years for larger home improvement loans.
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 1, 2016
I know many of you are in similar situations of needed to save, but wanting to pay off debt, and eventually be able to put money in savings. Through lay offs, new jobs, new schools, illness, and everything else involved with a family, we have had our ups and downs. Make a list (with coupons of course!)
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Other than the student loans, everything else was consumer debt from 13 years of trying to “keep up with the Jones’ “ We finally managed to get the debt paid off two years and two weeks from the time we started this journey. What inspired you to become debt free? Shop with a list, and not just for food.
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