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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. Back in 2008, I was a mama to a toddler and infant, so a lot of things slipped my mind. Please: READ AND RESEARCH TO DETERMINE what is best for you and your family. Instead, it is my honest review. Hello, 2020. It’s FREE!

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Green Investing Tips: How To Place Your Dollar In Conscious Companies

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While we were all plenty burned by the 2008 crash, with a slow turnaround there remain many sectors in which to place your investing dollar. Here are some of the categories of company in which one may feel safe in holding stake: Technology and Research. A slowly rising tide can sometimes lift all corporate boats.

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Freebie Friday

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Get a FREE download of Billy Joel's My Life (Live At Shea, 2008). Sign up FREE for Survey Spot and get rewarded for participating in interesting research studies for major companies. Get a FREE 6 month subscription to McAffee Security Software when you "like" them on Facebook.

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

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Due to the recent high gas prices, he has been focused on researching gas credit card offers, most recently writing reviews of the 76 credit card and the Chase BP gas card. Will the summer of 2011 be a repeat of 2008? Guest Post Author Bio: Michael is the founder of CreditCardForum.com.

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Build Your Home Food Storage Without Breaking the Bank

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether. Tips for Wasting Less Food According to research, the average family throws away as much as $100 worth of food every month.

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Holiday Shopping Tips from Personal Finance Commentator Regina Lewis

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Regina Lewis is one of the nation’s leading personal finance commentators known for well-researched, practical and actionable advice. Consumers can save on an average of 20%-30% on products by doing their research and comparison shopping for everything on their shopping list [source: PriceGrabber]. of the total U.S.

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Sell Your Gold Jewelry for Cash | 31 Days to Find $1000

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This post originally published back in November 2008. But gold prices are still high, so if you have an unused gold pieces laying in your jewelry box, it might be worth researching if any local jewelry stores are buying back gold pieces. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. Good Luck! .

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