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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Because we only have a week to show results, and because savings account interest rates have been near zero each year since camps started, I have routinely given the jar 50% interest. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.

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6 Things I Learned When I Became an Investor

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One very effective activity that I did early on was to have money taken automatically out of my paycheck and used to buy shares of a mutual fund. I set it up so that I had a certain dollar amount moved from my bank (where my check was automatically deposited) to my Vanguard account. Brokers may not have your best interest in mind.

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Start Your College Savings by Shopping Online with Upromise

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You can download the RewardU toolbar which will remind you of saving opportunities when you shop online with Upromise. Money earned through Upromise can be put in a 529 college savings plan, put towards student loans, deposited in a Sallie Mae savings account, or you can get a check. This site uses affiliate links.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

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I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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Earn $152 with New Checking Account + Kids Account $17.76!

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Here is how to get your $152: Head over to ING Direct and click on the Electric Orange checking account “learn more”. Click apply now to open your account (make sure you do this by July 3). Make a total of 5 purchases using your Electric Orange Card or Person2Person payments within 45 days. bonus when they open a new account.

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Learning to Save & Pay Off Debt | Guest Post

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I admit it’s still a struggle for me to use my work funds to pay my credit cards instead of going shopping and getting things that I wasn’t able to have for a while. You never know when you’ll need money in your savings account for a health emergency or if you were to lose your job. All rights reserved. .

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

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Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account. It is simple to open a savings account if you haven’t already. Be a savvy spender by using coupons. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money.