Author: Kimberly Studdard

Frugal Living, Saving Money & Life Hacks

Using A 401k Loan To Pay Off Credit Cards (Hint: Don’t Do It!)

If you have quite a bit of high-interest debt, you may be looking into ways to pay it off faster. But if you’re considering using a 401k loan to pay off credit cards, you should know a few things first (plus why we don’t recommend you do it!). Related: FREE Credit Card Payoff Spreadsheet (Get Out of Debt in 2022!!) Can I take a loan out of my 401k to pay off my credit card debt? Technically, yes. Many different 401(k) plans allow you to borrow against your retirement savings. One of the benefits to many people is that it’s a low-interest loan option and will make it easier to pay it back vs. high-interest credit cards. Related: When Can

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Frugal Living, Saving Money & Life Hacks

9 Best Home Investments (That Pay Off BIG When You Sell!)

There’s plenty of great advice about how to add value to your home, especially if you’re looking to make some money from those home improvements. But what if you don’t plan to sell your home but want to save money? If that applies to you, there are some home improvements that could save you a lot of money over time. Here are the nine best home investments, whether you sell or not! Related: How to Pay Off Your Mortgage in 5 Years (Robust Calculator Offer!) What adds the most value to a home? Would you be surprised to know that the project that adds the most value to a home is building an inground pool? Yep! It used to be that a pool almost detracted from

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