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How to Take a Frugal (or Free) Vacation or Trip

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I would be doubtful too if someone told me that, but the truth is that it’s rather easy to do if you have a rewards credit card and work hard to maximize your earning potential with it. I have not been on an airplane in 6 years; I gave up flying in 2007 and now travel solely by Amtrak train or by car. Pay recurring bills with the card.

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Earning Extra Money Online With Paid Surveys

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Paid surveys are essentially get paid to type offers wherein you, the survey taker (also called panelist by many companies) takes a survey online and in returns is rewarded financially or through gifts and prizes. These are just a handful of examples to demonstrate that money can be made by completing paid online surveys.

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Psychological Tips for Successful Stock Investing

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Don’t avoid investing in a company due to just one bad example of their product (for instance, don’t avoid investing in Disney stock just because you had it with the crowds at Disney World in Florida!). Though it has it’s place, you need to ensure that the ethical companies you invest in actually have the potential you need.