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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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I locked in the CD at my local credit union where it will earn 4.75% during that time frame. My plan is to use this cash first as it will come to term around the same time we will need to make the first college payment. We have already used one of the credits for my daughter’s flight to the Midwest later this summer.

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What Money Advice Would You Give Yourself If You Could Go Back in Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My rewards credit cards were feeble, and I didn’t have a plan for using them. If I could go back to myself 7 or 8 years ago, I’d say, “Hey, you’re doing pretty well, and you’re not being stupid with your money. Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs.

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