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UPromise: FREE Money for College + $20,000 Sweepstakes

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Upromise is a program that allows you to save money for college. If you have a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, godchild, cousin…anyone that might want to go to college in the future this is a painless way to earn free money. You can see the dream wall official rules for complete details. What are your dreams for your kids?

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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. In the grand scheme of college funding, $200 is a drop in the bucket, but I always appreciate free money. Related Reading: How I use my Upromise credit card to save for college. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

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Meet a Reader | Maria in Florida

The Frugal Girl

However, our deep desire to retire early in order to enjoy our golden years fueled our efforts to save consistently for retirement. We seldom took vacations when we worked due to hectic work schedules, two children in college and maxing out our retirement plans to retire early. How did you get interested in saving money?

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Healthy Habits: The Push for Plant-Based Food in Hospitals

Motherhood Moments

According to The American College of Cardiology, hospitalization can be a “teachable moment.” “By VEGN screens out companies involved in fossil fuels and their use in energy production and also excludes companies involved in military and defense, as well as human rights abuses. American College of Cardiology, 2017.

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Travel Tidbits: The Bees Knees Barn

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In spite of losing her hearing in her left ear in her first year of college, she managed to graduate with Honors from Cornell University (1950) holding a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. My mother parlayed that Mathematics degree (and later a Professional Engineering (P.E.) My mother, while married to my father, Thomas R.

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

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In fact, their corporate buying office is in my hometown and I worked there while I was in college. Gas Savings: For every 100 points you earn, you’ll receive 10¢ off per gallon up to a maximum of 25 gallons of fuel per vehicle per purchase. GIANT Food Stores of PA has been part of my weekly grocery shopping routine for years.

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Could Your Commute Be Costing You More Than You Think?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You have to keep your car fueled up. Your vehicle’s size and its fuel efficiency also matter. I had a college professor who told us that, before he “retired” to teach, he had a two-hour train commute — each way. Depending on the length of your commute, and how you spend it, you might be surprised at the cost involved.