Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Even if you’re doing a credit card consolidation loan [and] the only reason you got a consolidation loan is to have one payment, it still makes sense to gauge the impact on your budget,” Young says. Know where every dollar goes Find ways to spend more on the things you love, and less on the things you don’t.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore. The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

If you can’t make the time slot, don’t sweat it, you can watch the replays as long as you’re registered. Monday, January 9: 12pm EST: Tips for Tackling Credit Card Debt with LaTisha Styles. She’ll share the 3 steps she used to eliminate $22,000 in credit card debt. 8 pm EST: TBD.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2013

The free rental is available today 5/22 only, but you will have 30 days to watch your rental. Sign up for Redbox Instant Video Free Trial (note requires a credit card). Once you start watching your rental you will have 48 hours to finish watching it before it expires. This offer is valid today 5/22/13 only.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 27, 2011

Would you like to buy a $200 Target gift card for $2.03? But where do you find such deals? The Better Business Bureau of Delaware warns against Bidrack – for charging new customer credit cards with a $99 fee when the customers were told the registration was free. This post was written by Marie. Netbook PC for only $13.70?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

While I don’t advocate the use of credit cards with a continuing balance, we do use a credit card on many purchases and pay the balance off when the bill comes. We earn cash back on our credit card purchases and I have been saving up our points to cash them in for a $100 Lands’ End gift card.

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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. Watch the rest of the extras. Check your credit cards and loyalty programs (airline, motel and etc) to see if they have partnered to give discounts for car rentals. Watch the fees though.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

However, we all agreed that the existing furniture was not comfortable, especially to watch movies. So we started shopping around and were shocked to find how expensive outdoor furniture has become. I accessorized with some clearance finds from Target and Sam’s and we are really happy with our new sunroom.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

Failure to find out how to land a job after school. Time to find out. Go find the college ‘placement’ or ‘career’ department online and check out what they have. Failure to be smart about credit. Yes, if you have a job or a co-signer you probably can get a credit card.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 21, 2020

But as we worked our way through our Debt Freedom Plan , we watched our debts fall and our net worth climb. To find the value of our home, I looked at what comparable homes in my neighborhood recently sold for. It showed him what we OWE and what we OWN. There was a time our spreadsheet reflected a lot of debt and not a lot of savings.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 9, 2011

I need them like a plant needs water and since my husband might just kill me if I bring home another pair of shoes (and divorce me when he finds out how much), I need to find a way to get my rose gold fix without actually buying them…bring in the accessories! More Warner’s…

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Take a moment to watch them. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card?

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

If you watch like a hawk, you can often snag deals on popular items, like toys, TVs, tablets, cameras, kitchen items, clothing, and more! Some credit card companies also offer additional savings by shopping through the links they provide, so you might look for offers on your credit card provider’s website.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Watch for Ads. Regardless of how you do it, paying attention to these ads can help you find extra savings on some of your favorite products. While there are a lot of rewards credit cards available, frequent Costco shoppers may find the Costco Anywhere Visa particularly convenient.

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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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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 15, 2015

However, they might be night to have on your phone for your kids to watch during unexpected delays. I often find myself at the grocery store when one or both of my kids are on the verge of melting down. Find more Freebies I’ve posted recently. Here’s the list of FREE Winnie the Pooh shorts: Climb a Tree. Eeyore’s Tail.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 20, 2011

The included credit card and play money will help you get started. There is a scanner for credit cards and the cash register can talk in 3 languages! Use the compass to aid you in finding true north. The talking keypad announces your entries and totals while the digital display shows them.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

You might even find yourself wondering, “well, they don’t know my circumstances”, or “they can’t have it that bad,” or “their life must be so much easier than mine.” Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years. Getting Started.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 29, 2013

Find out more in this Vacations on a Dime series, starting with ways to save on flying. Take a look at these tips and find out how you too can fly for less. Apply for an Airline Credit Card. Airline brand credit cards can save you big bucks when you travel. Just be sure you read the fine print on all cards.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 15, 2012

You may have to scroll down the page to find the Instant Video Voucher deal. Once you find it, click on it. A credit card will be required to complete the transaction, but you will NOT be charged for your free voucher. Here’s how: Sign up or log-in to your Amazon Local account.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

Believe me, I know, I’ve been married for 45 years and am still finding some of those tricks. Here are a couple to watch for and deal with. The New York Daily news reported that wife of Yankee ball player Alex Rodriguez’s wife ran up credit card debt of $100,000 when she found out about a dalliance between he and Madonna.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Watch out! , Some people find themselves buried under student loan debt with little chance of ever paying it off. Philip Taylor from PT Money Personal Finance presents The Best Gas Rewards Credit Cards–June 2011. Jen from Master the Art of Saving presents Credit Card Happy! Music to my ears!!

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Saving SAHM Sanity

MAY 31, 2013

Full listing here In you have a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch debit or credit card, take advantage of their Museums On Us program. Click here to find a museum near you. For only $1 you can watch movies like The Three Stooges and Ice Age: Continental Drift every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am. Fun for Kids'

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

The debt included about $30,000 in student loans, some medical debt, IRS debt, and a small amount on a credit card. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. So we needed to find a balance between taking care of the kids and the house. How long did it take you? What inspired you to get debt free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

The trick is, you just have to know where to look to find the savings. Plus, by watching shows without commercials you are less likely to be influenced to buy items you don’t need. And finally, if you don’t pay for cable and limit the amount of shows you watch, it is amazing how much time you save.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 21, 2013

I have been a fan of Red Envelope for many years and can always find the perfect gift on their site! These unique gifts for him, along with pocket watches and tie tacks, are functional accessories that also happen to be stylish! This way he has a place for his watch and his ring and it’s super stylish!

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Complete 100% FREE Offers – Check out the 100% FREE offers area of the InboxDollars site and you can earn cash (between $0.25 – $3.00) for trialing a new product or service with no money down and no credit card required. Watch Videos – this may be the most fun way to earn rewards. You earn $1.00 cents per day.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Try to boost your credit score ahead of time by paying off credit card balances and avoid applying for new credit accounts. They may ask for copies of utility bills, lease or rental agreements, property tax bills or credit card statements as proof of address.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Cheese in 1983 (I tried to find a picture of the party but gave up after the first box I went through this morning)! I now employ the same technique by the way though in 2012 it involves removing the credit cards from my wallet as well! I had my 7th birthday party at Chuck E. Food Made Fresh.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We usually go with one empty credit card, put everything on that ONE card so it’s easy to keep track of, and try our best not to go over our spending goal. To find local happy hours, search Google with phrases like “(insert city here) happy hours.” You can find free and inexpensive activities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

It is the same with your finances, whether with credit, savings or investments, use the most reputable institution offering the best plans that you can find. Don’t use a high interest, annual fee credit card without redeeming qualities.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

Whether you are in a marriage that is struggling over money issues or not, I hope you find them helpful. Do you want to eliminate your credit card debt? For this reason, I have put together a list of tips that contribute to my marriage's current lack of money tension. Designate a Family Office Manager. In my house, it's me.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Here are six steps to help you through the process of finding and getting a personal loan. 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. In particular, watch for: Fees.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

We need to find/earn even more money each month to throw at the debt to make our goal by December 31, 2016. I have no problem shopping at a thrift store and not having cable TV, but I still want to camp and watch my daughters swim meets. People have told us that it isn’t possible to not have a car loan or to not use credit cards.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Having that emergency fund to keep on paying for the utilities when you lose your job, or for buying the new furnace when the old one gives out may save you from using high interest debt, such as credit cards or title or payday loans to finance your day to day needs. A better road to financial freedom.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. Also find inexpensive entertainment in your area – there are lots of free events in your local communities to take advantage of.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Find out the purpose of budgeting and whether it’s important for you. Teacher Man presents Why Credit Cards Are Dangerous For Students posted at My University Money , saying, “I am on the record as having said that I believe students should sign up for credit cards. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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