Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 1, 2017
December can be a very expensive month. However, December is a great time to find deals on basics, food, and things that you might need and/or use throughout the year. 7 Ways to Save Money in December. As an incentive to buy gift cards, many retailers and restaurants offer bonuses in December. Keep your eyes open.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 22, 2022
A recent example that I was thrilled about was for Cetaphil body/face wash. During December 2021, they offered $20 in freebies all at the same time. I took advantage of this offer because all of the products were things that I use or treats that my kids enjoy. Examples of “Free After Offers” from Dec 2021.
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Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Example: I love my Platinum American Express, but to justify the annual fee, I take advantage of every perk it offers and I use it to earn cash back. Get cash back with your credit cards. Did you know that most credit cards have deals and offers attached to them? You just have to know where to find them.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Use them to your advantage. Tuesday, December 25. For example, want to plan a get-away but can’t find the time? To piggy-back off of the prior example, it’s extremely important to get out of the office for 5 consecutive days. Traveling is typically going to be worse on a Friday for people driving away on the weekend.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 22, 2011
Each December the markets are usually uplifted and show positive performance. Hedge funds are usually highly leveraged; for example, for each dollar of cash they may have 10 dollars invested. Some investors are also buying stock as a gift for relatives before the end of the year to take advantage of tax benefits from gifting.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
You earn a base rate on all spending (typically 1 point per dollar or 1% cash back) and then higher rates in certain categories — 5% cash back at gas stations, for example, or 3 points per dollar spent on travel. If you want rewards, for example, you’ll probably have to accept a higher interest rate. Bonus rewards. Lounge access.
For the Mommas
DECEMBER 19, 2015
Shopping early gives you an advantage because you have more time to look for the best deals. Some of the best deals can be found on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find good deals throughout December. Take Advantage of Member Offers. For example, some stores may offer 25% off.
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