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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

I made some foolish choices shortly after graduating college, burning through my savings and running up credit card bills. We bought our house in March 2009, during some of the worst of the recession and the housing bubble bursting. We make regular trips to visit family, but don’t really do any other traveling. 😀 7.

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Start Your College Savings by Shopping Online with Upromise

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I’ve written about Upromise by Sallie Mae before and how it is such a great way to save for college (or pay off loans) while you are doing your everyday shopping, eating out, or even pumping gas. But did you know that you can save for college when you shop online? First, make sure you sign up for Upromise. All rights reserved.

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TGIF! Friday’s Freebies: College Football Clings, Cookbooks for Kids and More

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Grab these freebies while they are available: College Football Clings. Yum Yum Let’s Make Some Cookbook for Kids. ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Friday’s Freebies: College Football Clings, Cookbooks for Kids and More appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense.

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Walgreens FREE 8×10 Photo College for Father’s Day

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Right now you can head over to Walgreens Photo to make a FREE 8×10 Collage Print. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. The post Walgreens FREE 8×10 Photo College for Father’s Day appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Use code: DADCOLLAGE to get your FREEBIE.

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Upromise: Save for College with Everyday Purchases

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If you have kids, have student loans, want to go back to school, or know someone that does, you want to know about and start using Upromise , which helps you save for college by doing things you are already doing : Shopping, Eating Out, Buying Tickets, or Fill Your Gas Tank. All rights reserved.

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Making an Extraordinary Teacher’s Day Better

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With school budgets getting cut nationwide, teachers often buy their own supplies to make sure every child has the necessary tools to learn. I don’t know about you, but I am blown away what they are learning (especially since I didn’t learn a lot of that until college!). T he views written here are my opinion. All rights reserved.

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Giveaway: P&G ReadyU Prize Pack

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Back to school is more than just pencils, paper, and back packs, especially for those heading to college. If it is in a dorm or an apartment, college students can still use help getting all their personal items together to help make the transition a bit easier. Please make sure you leave a comment for each entry !

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