Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2014

Millions of customers had their data stolen, including credit and debit information. My credit card information was vulnerable during the PlayStation Network breach of a few years ago. Use Credit Cards. I use credit cards a lot more now. Divide Your Credit Card Use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2013

My smartphone has even made it easier for me to do my banking. Remote check deposit means that it’s been months since I’ve set foot inside my brick and mortar bank. But all of this information, stored on my smartphone, also makes me a little bit nervous. I can quickly and easily transfer money between accounts.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

If you don’t have a credit history, it’s hard to get a loan, a credit card or even an apartment. But how are you supposed to show a history of responsible repayment if no one will give you credit in the first place? There are also ways to use rent, phone and utility payments to build credit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

At the time, I didn’t have credit cards so it was a valid concern. As an adult, I use both cash and credit as well as checks. There is no chance for your personal information to be stolen. Occasionally merchants will discount the price because they don’t have to pay the credit card fees on your purchase.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Brick-and-mortar banks tend to work with businesses that have a strong financial profile. Alternatives like online lenders may lower their qualifications, helping startups and business owners with subprime credit get a business loan. For the best interest rates, most banks will look for a score of 680 or higher.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

You can get a personal loan from online lenders, banks and credit unions, and the funds are provided in a lump sum. One of the biggest benefits of a personal loan is that they often charge lower fixed interest rates when compared to other forms of lending, like credit cards. You will also start to repay the money.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

You can get a personal loan from a bank, credit union or online lender.Personal loan amounts are from $1,000 to $100,000, and they’re typically repaid over a term of two to seven years. To qualify you, lenders look at factors including your credit score, credit report and debt-to-income ratio. 1, 2023, through Nov.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Direct Deposit Discount: To be eligible to potentially receive an additional (0.25%) interest rate reduction for setting up direct deposit with a SoFi Checking and Savings account offered by SoFi Bank, N.A. Credit cards issued by Citibank, N.A. Truist Bank is an Equal Housing Lender. © 2023 Truist Financial Corporation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

If we pause and think, there are many activities we do in a course of a day where we put our personal information at risk- from writing a cheque to charging an item in person or on the phone. Never disclose your personal information such as a bank account number in an email. Related posts: Use Credit Cards with Caution.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Around since just before the financial crash, peer lending got the same black-eye as all credit when the bubble burst on sub-prime loans. Five years later, heavy regulatory costs on community banks and limited growth in traditional lending are driving borrowers online and investors couldn’t be happier with the returns available.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

So, whenever I banked my check at the end of the month, $600 automatically disappeared from my savings account. So I would suggest using this method until you have your spending habits under control, and then you can go back to the credit cards. What I do is use my credit cards in conjunction with cash back apps.

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Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Use SmartScan to input your receipt information. Credit card processing integration with Stripe. Accept credit/debit card payments. Download bank transactions automatically. Make checking account, credit card or debit card payment to IRS. Create expense reports. Create expense reports.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 17, 2011

Bank Statements - One nice thing (among many) about the electronic age is that banks keep statements online up to a couple of years. Our personal bank has statements online all the way back to 2006. You should keep any credit card receipts to match up with your statement. Taxes with sub-files for each year.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

You apply for a private student loan through a bank, credit union or online lender. Compare offers from multiple lenders including banks, credit unions, online companies and state-based lenders to find the lowest interest rate. Can I get a private student loan with bad credit?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Fix any errors on your credit report that might be dragging down your score. You can request a free credit report and dispute wrongly reported missed payments or other inaccuracies it may contain. Many online lenders and some banks perform a soft credit check during pre-qualification that doesn’t affect your credit score.

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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. Do you use the same passwords for everything from Amazon to email to your bank account?

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Just don’t put financial information out there, i.e. bank accounts, credit cards). Take a video of each room in your home, store at bank deposit box or give to a friend/family. Scan the worksheet to your email account and to a friends/family email for safe keeping. Add it to a site like Dropbox or Evernote.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 23, 2013

Right now they are offering a FREE $10 gift card to new customers when you spend your first $10. Register a debit or credit card with Plink. Use that card to spend at least $10 at any Plink-registered store or restaurant before 4/28/13. Plink does have bank level security.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Right now they are offering a FREE $10 gift card to new customers when you make a purchase at CVS. Register a debit or credit card with Plink. Use that card to make a purchase at Chipotle before 9/15/13. Please note that you have to give credit card or debit card information to take advantage of this offer.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 5, 2013

Please see the details for each offer for more information. Can I add more than one card? Currently you can only register one card for Plink rewards. This means you should register the card you use the most so that you don’t miss out on any rewards. Why can’t I find my bank? Is Plink safe?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 31, 2012

Did you know a time when there weren’t cameras on every street corner and in every store, bank and business, clicking your picture and noting the time. (In Consumer Affairs reported that in 2005, CVS posted purchases made by holders of their loyalty card). What I eat and buy at the grocery used to be my own business.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

It’s FREE and easy to get started: Link your credit card so your transactions can be credited. Earn points that can be redeemed for FREE gift cards from Amazon, Starbucks, iTunes, Wal-Mart, and more! Receive a $15 gift card when you shop or dine at any of our partnering locations! Sign up HERE.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Sometimes, you can find areas where you’re spending too much, and rectifying that will keep more money in your bank account for things like gas. Vehicle Maintenance Tools Use a Credit Card with Cash Back This is a no-brainer. The caveat here is that you also must be diligent about paying that card off every month.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Although, I don't bother keeping month end statements any more, because our banks have that information on line for the last 5 years. Major Category: Auto - I keep sub-file for each vehicle with the loan information or deed and service receipts. Major Category: Assets - I have sub-files for checking, savings, retirement.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 22, 2013

Right now they are offering a FREE $10 gift card to new customers when you make a purchase at Chili’s. Register a debit or credit card with Plink. Use that card to make a purchase at Chili’s before 9/1/13. Plink does have bank level security. Here’s what to do: Sign up for Plink.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

It’s FREE and easy to get started: Link your credit card so your transactions can be credited. Earn points that can be redeemed for FREE gift cards from Amazon, Starbucks, iTunes, Wal-Mart, and more! Receive a $15 gift card when you shop or dine at any of our partnering locations! Sign up HERE.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Right now they are offering a FREE $10 gift card to new customers when you make a purchase at Walgreens. Register a debit or credit card with Plink. Use that card to make a purchase at Walgreens before 9/15/13. Please note that you have to give credit card or debit card information to take advantage of this offer.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 20, 2013

Right now they are offering a FREE $10 gift card to new customers when you make a purchase at Office Max. Register a debit or credit card with Plink. Use that card to make a purchase at Office Max before 9/1/13. Please note that you have to give credit card or debit card information to take advantage of this offer.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 10, 2013

Right now they are offering a FREE $10 gift card to new customers when you make a purchase at Chipotle. Register a debit or credit card with Plink. Use that card to make a purchase at Chipotle before 8/18/13. Please note that you have to give credit card or debit card information to take advantage of this offer.

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Couponing 101

MAY 13, 2013

Right now they are offering a FREE $20 gift card to new customers when you spend $20 at Sears or Kmart. Register a debit or credit card with Plink. Use that card to spend at least $20 at Sears or Kmart before 5/19/13. Plink does have bank level security. Here’s what to do: Sign up for Plink.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 17, 2013

Right now they are offering a FREE $10 gift card to new customers when you make a purchase at Subway. Register a debit or credit card with Plink. Use that card to make a purchase at Subway before 6/23/13. Please note that you have to give credit card or debit card information to take advantage of this offer.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 29, 2013

Right now they are offering a FREE $10 gift card to new customers when you make a purchase at Domino’s Pizza. Register a debit or credit card with Plink. Use that card to make a purchase at Domino’s before 7/7/13. Plink does have bank level security. Here’s what to do: Sign up for Plink.

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Couponing 101

MAY 16, 2013

Right now they are offering a FREE $20 gift card to new customers when you spend $20 at Old Navy or Gap. Register a debit or credit card with Plink. Use that card to spend at least $20 at Old Navy or Gap before 5/26/13. Plink does have bank level security. Here’s what to do: Sign up for Plink.

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Couponing 101

MAY 1, 2013

Right now they are offering a FREE $10 gift card to new customers when you spend $10 at Papa John’s. Register a debit or credit card with Plink. Use that card to spend at least $10 at Papa John’s Restaurant before 5/5/13. Plink does have bank level security. Here’s what to do: Sign up for Plink.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Avoid becoming a part of this statistic by taking a few precautionary steps to keep your personal information safe. Only give your social security number out when absolutely necessary, and take the proper steps to ensure it’s not spread to inappropriate channels or people who will take advantage of the information.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

Credit card with an adequate limit. Financial contact numbers for banks, credit issuers, insurance companies, and others. If you can get to it, the right safe will protect the information from floods and fires, as well as other disasters.

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