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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. If you have financial goals, budgeting will be an important tool to reaching those goals. During that time, I started to budget for everything. Every aspect of our lives was included in our budget.

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What Is A Home Equity Loan?

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Home equity loans are best used for five-figure renovation or repair projects — which can garner you a tax deduction on their interest — or to consolidate other debts. Home equity loans drawbacks include putting your home at risk of foreclosure and their lengthy application process. What are average home equity loan interest rates?

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