Registration No. 33-55561
Rule 424 (b)(2)
PRICING SUPPLEMENT No. 44 Dated July 6, 1995 (To Prospectus dated
September 23, 1994)
$2,500,000,000
H O U S E H O L D F I N A N C E C O R P O R A T I O N
Medium Term Notes
Due Nine Months or More from Date of Issue
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Principal Amount: $250,000
Issue Date: July 11, 1995
Stated Maturity: July 11, 2000
Redeemable on or After: Not applicable.
Interest Rate: 6.23%
Agent: Direct placement by Household Finance Corporation.
Agent's Discount or Commission: Not applicable
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