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Where we found money in April

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Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in April: $439.62. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending. in credit card points.

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Where we found money in March 2021

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Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I usually donate on Friday and Sunday mornings and I missed a few days due to schedule conflicts. Credit Card Cash Back: $175. I redeemed $175 for gift cards from our business credit card’s cashback program. Plasma earnings: $207.

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Frugal Friday: 11/04/16

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It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Friday: Grilled sausages, spinach salad, homemade applesauce. Our home was built in 1969 with baseboard electric heat, which equals pretty high electric bills in the winter.

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Friday Links – Hate the Darkness Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Yay it’s Friday!! Have you seen the new $100 bill? Jason talks about the New 100 Dollar Bill – What Changed? Are Credit Cards From Grocery Stores Worth It? I don’t know about you but I have been drained this week. I am just not firing on all cylinders. over at The Money Makers. 5 Ways to Be Greener.

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Friday Links – Spring Is In The Air

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Happy Friday everyone. Lance was an unfortunate victim of credit card fraud. How to Use a Credit Card to Save the World. 5 Ways to Lower Your Monthly Bills. How are you? Things here have been the same chaos as the last few weeks but there are some positives to focus on. For one, spring is in the air.

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How to Avoid Overspending on Black Friday

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For avid shoppers, Black Friday may be one of the highlights of the year. Unfortunately, Black Friday can also suck your budget dry without you even noticing. It’s no secret that Black Friday can get super competitive. On Black Friday, store aisles are crowded with displays of appealing items that you might buy on impulse.

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Friday Links – Time is of the Essence Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Happy Friday everyone. Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Have you ever wondered How Secured Credit Cards Help You Repair Your Credit ? If so, don’t miss Ryan’s post about how they can be an option for repairing bad credit at The Better Credit Blog.

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