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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

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Way back in 2008 I signed up for a Upromise account and then it sat unused for many years. I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped my mind. Back in 2008, I was a mama to a toddler and infant, so a lot of things slipped my mind. Hello, 2020. It averages out to about $72 a month.

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The ABC’s of Debt Reduction

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. Create a budget. It’s time that you put yourself and your family on a monthly budget. A simple budget allows you to regulate spending as well as track cost. That’s where a budget comes in handy. Use a savings account to pay down debts.

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4 Tips To Starting Your Financial Plan

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Only 32 percent of Americans prepare a monthly budget, according to a Gallup poll taken in June 2013. Creating a short-term budget and long-term financial plan can not only help you get out of debt once and for all, but they can also guide you to economic independence and prosperity. Build a Budget & Emergency Fund.