If you’re not yet familiar with how a loan amortization schedule works, check out Part I: Using a Loan Amortization Schedule first. Then come back here and learn a little bit more about ways you’ll be using the loan amortization in your financial plan. We discussed that in addition to simply calculate the total cost […]
Part I How To Use a Loan Amortization Schedule: A Detailed Tutorial
One of the most confusing things in personal finance is calculating debt payoffs, specifically those for long-term loans. I’m convinced that the majority of people with mortgages don’t even know how their loan actually works. I certainly didn’t the first time I bought a home (I was only 21!). Consider the following: 41.2% of Americans […]
Tracking Your Debt Goals
I’m a visual person. I love numbers too, but sometimes I just need to be able to see things visually through a graph or chart. Maybe you’re the same way? Getting out of debt is going to require a lot of motivation and persistence and the more debt that you have, the more you will need […]
DM102: Debt Reduction
If you’re just stopping by for the first time, this is a class in a series of classes over the next few months which will culminate in the development of a complete financial plan. Stop by the orientation class HERE first for class orientation/overviews and HERE for more information about the website. Class Objectives: To understand how debt amortization […]
The Basics of Credit Reports & Scores
A discussion about debt wouldn’t be complete without talking about credit reports and credit scores. Don’t overlook this important financial planning task. Even if you don’t think that you will need credit extended to you in the near future, it’s still important to check your credit report and credit scores as they are used for […]
DM101: Debt Overview & Credit Cards
If you’re just stopping by for the first time, this is a class in a series of classes over the next few months which will culminate in the development of a complete financial plan. Stop by the orientation class HERE first for class orientation/overviews and HERE for more information about the website. Class Objectives: To understand the definitions […]
