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Put A Lid On Rising Mortgage Payments
(ARA) - Do you have a balloon mortgage that is coming due or an adjustable rate mortgage payment that has been steadily creeping up as interest rates change? Or perhaps you've had an unexpected financial hit such as a large hospital bill or a job loss that has made your current mortgage payments unreasonable. If so, refinancing your mortgage can be a great way to save money every month.
Refinancing your mortgage also lets you consolidate other debt, such as credit card balances, into one low-interest loan. You may also want to consider converting some of the equity in your home to cash to use for large expenses such as college tuition or home improvement.
Online services like Refinance.net make it easier than ever to find the best deal on refinancing your home.
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Don’t mix personal and home improvement funds
Oil and water don't mix, and neither do personal and project funds when it comes to home improvements. Homeowners should separate household cash from monies spent on remodeling or makeover jobs budgeted for more than a few thousand dollars.It makes sense to keep milk money'' a safe distance from project funds. For one reason, it's simply good financial practice. Mixing paychecks and routine bills along with expenditures for materials and construction labor can disrupt household budgets.The most manageable solution is to open a short-term checking account for the life of the project. Banks typically offer free checking to existing customers. Other banks dangle free checking as an enticement to win new business.Short-term checking is especially helpful if mortgage or home equity loan financing is involved.