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 Which is safe way to pay?
I would like to buy some credit from skype and nymgo.whiche is safe to pay by credit card or paypal?...


 SSI Overpayment. How long does it take for an appeal?
Supplemental Security Income Overpayment. I had too much in the bank. I owe 10,500. I submitted the forms last week. How long does it take for an appeal? The response letter hasnt come in the mail ...


 Im against ever opening up a credit card but worry it may backfire on me?
Im against opening up or applying for a credit card for fear that I will misuse it or became in debt (in the future, of course) because of it. And I always felt as though if you don't have the ...


 Where can an 18 year old work to earn a lot of money?
So I'm an 18 year old girl on summer vacation from college and I'm looking to make as much money as possible this summer. I go to summer school for 8 hrs a day but that is only on tuesdays ...


 Can anyone tell me where i can really get a loan in 1hour this is serious?
Iam so scared for my Bf he needs money by tomorrow morning he is being harassed by some guy he owes money to because of some bet he cant get a loan cause of his credit so im trying to help him out ...


 Roth IRA & Traditional IRA. What's the difference between the two? Also, any advice on saving?
What about investing? I know even less about that. Any tips would be appreciated, i'm very interested in getting started in this. So what type of professional should I go talk to?...


 is there anything i can do with my money instead of having it sit in a savings account and not make much int?
I have a few thousand sitting in my savings account and i was wondering what can i do with it while i go to school and finish my enlistment for the next 3 years. Im so obssessed with reading ...


 how long would it take to save $50,000?
I have a debt of about $50,000. $40,000 towards a home loan (in India) and $10,000 towards my car. How long would it take to pay it off with a salary of 70,000 per year? I want to return back to my ...


 Should the government let BP go bankrupt and them bail them out?
because they are "too big too fail?"...


 Using My Debit Card To Purchase Concert Tickets?
If i use my debit card to purchase tickets and they do not turn up is my bank liable? am i entitled to a refund from the bank?...


 Should I add a dollar to my change every week?
I can exchange one dollar bill in for change. And I want to keep saving my change for 1 month to see where I get. If I don't get over 10.00, I will continue to save until I get up to 30.00 in ...


 Is there any jobs I can do on the internet without getting scammed or paying for fees?
I am trying to see if there are any jobs I can do online, because i need to start saving money, since i will be doing my externship soon and my scheduel now is full time working wednesday through ...


 if you work monday through friday 8:00am to 5:00 pm making $8.00 an hour whats your yearly income?
need to know?...


 How can we save up to move out?
We are a family of four (Husband, Wife & Two daughters)
We currently are living in a two bedroom apartment and it's nearly killing us. We need to move out. My daughters are ...


 Where is the best place for a large sum of money for a short term?
I have a cheque for $120,000 from the sale of my house after a divorce. I plan on building within a year. So as I need money, like for the road, etc, I will need access to it. Thanks for your time....


 how can i find a good payday loan lender online?
ound a payday loan few weeks back and cant remember the website now....its for the uk, payday loan and when inserting details you need to type in either driving licence or passport id must be valid. ...


 what is the best credit card for someone with perfect credit 745-790?
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 would my Barclay's bank account be closed if i have very little money in it?
im 16 with less then a pound in a bank, would they close it and when and if yes how do i stop ...


 Got any money-saving tips?
Everyone is trying to save money these days, so what's your best money-saving tip?

Mine is: If you wear daily disposable contact lenses, you don't HAVE to dispose of them every ...


 When making a will, who is the best person to name as executor?
An elderly lady (widow) with 4 children needs to name an executor. What are the pros and cons of naming one of her children, or all 4 of them?...



MississippiSam
Should I refinance, or pay extra on my current monthly statements?
I am currently in a fixed 5.375% mortgage with 13 years, 2 months remaining. My home is worth $145k and I owe $77k on it. With rates currently around 4.25%, I am tempted to refinance for 10 years. My current Principle and interest payment is $718. My payment would go up about $75/month after such a refinance. Would I be better off to just pay an extra $75 a month on my current loan and apply the money that I would have to spend on the closing costs toward the principle of my current mortgage?
                     
 




doreen k
Your closing costs will probably be somewhere between $2,500 and $3,000. The difference in interest rate = only $870 savings in the first year (approximately). After that, you'll have additional savings from the more rapid repayment of principal, but the impact of the interest rate differential will be less because the principal balance will be less. And, you're stuck making a higher payment every month. During the holidays or whenever your expenses tend to peak, it's sometimes convenient to have a little extra flexibility. In any case, I don't think you're going to save money by refinancing.

I recommend you make an extra payment from time to time on your existing mortgage. You'll save money because the principal balance will be reduced more quickly and you won't have all the costs of refinancing.


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