Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

I would be doubtful too if someone told me that, but the truth is that it’s rather easy to do if you have a rewards credit card and work hard to maximize your earning potential with it. It’s a pretty typical rewards card and the airline ones do just about the same. Use your card and you get points.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

And because the little things things in life can really add up, let’s look at how you can help to save the world using one tiny everyday thing: your credit card. How A Credit Card Could Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. Can something as small as using a credit card on everyday purchases help the environment?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Top balance transfer credit cards BankAmericard® credit card: 0% Intro APR for 18 billing cycles for purchases, and for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days of opening your account. Read our review of the BankAmericard® credit card. But most people can’t go wrong with these award-winners.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Airlines Refund of $400 + $200 credit We flew to Florida in March to visit family. Once home, I wrote American Airlines a polite letter with the flight details and I asked for reimbursement for the car rental, a $200 unexpected expense, along with a request for a refund for the unused Philly to Harrisburg flight.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 29, 2013

Airline fees continue to rise as companies continue to nickel and dime you over every little thing. Did you know that most airlines have a surcharge for the bags checked at the counter? By giving airlines a heads up of your bags prior to booking, many airlines wave this fee. Apply for an Airline Credit Card.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2014

Sign up for travel alert emails from discount companies like Travelzoo, daily deals providers like Groupon or Living Social and hotel groups or airlines to stay on top of rates and find deals. Do your homework ahead of time by calling your bank and credit card companies for a rundown of possible fees. Pay the smart way.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

We didn’t carry over credit card balances, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%. We agreed that credit card debt wasn’t very smart, but a car loan? In January of 2020, we made summer plans (and bought airline tickets) to go see friends who moved to Europe.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2015

Have you ever had to listen to a dinner companion brag about the ‘free’ trip they took with their cash back reward cards, or watched as the person in front of you pondered which of the dozens of cards in their wallet they should use for this particular purchase? I don’t use cash back credit cards.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

11/30) – locator FREE In Flight WIFI on Southwest Airlines – enter promo code: ALP-KL4 and it discount price to zero; no credit card neeeded.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 29, 2015

With hackers tapping into major businessesí credit card information, and credit card companies issuing offers to your toddler, you never know where or how your information can fall into the wrong hands. All those airline credit card offers, those offers for your toddler, old bank statementsÖ donít just throw them away.

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Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

Travelocity with the Travelocity Credit Card. If you typically do travel bookings at Travelocity, you may already know that there is a credit card that allows you to get 10% Travelocity rewards back when you book travel through Travelocity. The Travelocity card has a $35 annual fee. worth of flights.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

Everyone says don’t get the insurance, that your own car insurance (or perhaps your credit card) will cover you. Check your credit cards and loyalty programs (airline, motel and etc) to see if they have partnered to give discounts for car rentals. Really think about the extra insurance. Use your discounts.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). Kelvin came along (using airline points) and we lived it up in Vegas for 6 days and drove over to LA to see friends for a day. It wasn’t until the last 2 years that we got serious. Was there a particular event?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

. ” Dr Dean presents iPads And Tablets: Ten Ways To Keep ‘Em Safe While Traveling posted at The Millionaire Nurse Blog , saying, “iPad’s size and weight make them great for traveling Read all about how to help keep yours from the black hole that is ‘ airline lost and found.’ Readon for some great bonuses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2014

If using an ATM, do you have a debit card that will reimburse any fees incurred? Do you have a credit card that allows you to make foreign transactions without a hefty fee? If you’re traveling domestic, most airlines will charge you, even for a single checked bag. Will you leave with cash and then exchange it? Pack Smart.

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The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

Banff, Canada If you know credit cards are something you can be disciplined with (never carry a balance!!) earning points off your necessary purchases can help to cover your airline tickets. I think perhaps everyone has to consider what they want out of a vacation and figure out how to achieve that within the budget they have.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on. I have no tips for saving on airline travel because, as die-hard roadtrippers, we rarely fly.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2016

In the past few years, many of them (like the airlines) have been gobbled up by a few of the big players. Owners may absorb credit card charges they incur by using credit card processors or services by Paypal, or you and the owner may cut out all of the fee-eating middlemen by paying/accepting checks instead of credit cards.

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