Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake. Of course, I want the best deal possible, so I went scouting to see what I could learn about getting the best deal on a rental car.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Both our CD and high-interest savings account are FDIC-insured and are at banks that we trust. I received a quick response that they would reimburse us for the unused tickets from Philly to Harrisburg, which equaled $400 and more than covered the rental car. Ask and ye shall receive! The money hit our account in April.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. For more information, please see our Insurance Disclosure. Here’s an explanation of how we make money. At a glance 4.5

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Another cost to factor into flying is whether or not you’ll need a rental car when you arrive at your destination. Having our own car means we don’t have to rent one and we can bring a LOT from home. Take advantage of happy hours, where you can save with daily food and drink specials. It’s too risky.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Advantages of carrying multiple cards Maximizing rewards: One card may pay you a higher rewards rate on groceries. Benefits that come from the network: Network-provided benefits tend to be protections and perks, like rental car coverage or travel insurance. One credit card, responsibly managed, is enough.

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