Wouldn’t it be great if you could pay for everything in cash and avoid debt? The challenge is that no matter how much you save, there are going to be expenses that are just too costly, such as buying a car, paying for college, buying a home, or paying unexpected medical bills. You want to be able to borrow money when you need it, so you should familiarize yourself with the types of loans that are available.
Managing credit cards is an important part of personal finances. A credit card gives you lots of spending freedom. Rather than paying cash for a transaction or having to write a personal check, a credit card is a universally accepted form of payment.
Understanding personal finance is an essential survival skill. No matter what your job or how much money you have saved, understanding how to manage your money and make it work for you is the only way to achieve financial independence. Just as you can learn any other skill, you can learn how to manage your personal finances. However, it goes well beyond knowing how to balance a checkbook.
Homeownership is something that many people dream about. Owning your own home offers benefits beyond owning a place to live—the biggest being that it allows you to build home equity. Your home is likely to be the most expensive purchase you will ever make, and it will be your most valuable asset, so accessing the untapped value of your home offers many advantages.
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