We share a downloadable Adjustable rate / Variable rate template to see the impact of higher interest rates, higher payments, and longer term on paying off our house mortgage.
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Pokémon: SV Pokémon 151 reviews
We look at some reviews for Pokémon 151, the latest Scarlet and Violet set. With below average pull rates and great artwork, this set may keep its value better.
College: Upromise, earn $30.29 easily for college
We learned how Upromise can help us save more money for our 529 plans through their rewards network.
Education: San Francisco’s college savings program for kindergartners grows up
We discuss San Francisco’s first in the nation program to automatically start a college savings account for every kindergartener, and the success of that program in encouraging high school students to attend college.
Energy: Portable Induction Cooktops
For the next few pieces, we’ll cover small electric appliances that are easy substitutes for common fossil fuel appliances. Our first is the portable induction cooktop.
Pokémon: Scarlet and Violet 151 will be hot
Scarlet and Violet 151 brings back the original Pokémon cards with a Scarlet and Violet EX twist. Some of the art looks amazing. We’ll be sure to get the Dragonite from this set if we don’t get one from our pulls.
Finance: ARMageddon
Many people in various countries will experience the shock of higher rates on their adjustable rate mortgage. We have some time, but we’re looking for options.
Opinion: Happy Labor Day!
We wish everyone a Happy Labor Day! A brief review of Labor Day’s history, and some current labor news that benefits workers.
Finance: What helps you most with FAFSA?
In today’s piece, we’ll cover the combination of income and assets that best helps you with FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Those can include parents income, parents assets, students income, and students assets.
Finance: The SAVE program changes interest capitalization for the better
The new SAVE student loan repayment plan has a big benefit regarding interest capitalization to make life easier. We add to our previous coverage of the SAVE plan.
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