Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Saving money on gas is a top priority for many. With fluctuating fuel prices, finding ways to reduce gas expenses is more important than ever. Higher gas prices are here to stay, putting a financial burden on many people, especially those with longer commutes. In this post, we will explore effective ways for saving money on gas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2011

Of course there are a bazillion different techniques to save money on food – and credit card rewards are one of the least effective ways – but regardless, I still wanted to take a moment to discuss them. National Grocery Store-Affiliated Credit Cards. Some grocery store chains issue their own credit card.

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AUGUST 6, 2022

Once again, GIANT of PA offered a chicken dinner with 3 sides and rolls for only 350 gas points. The value of the meal is $18, but the cash value of the 350 gas points for my vehicle is about $5.95–a great price for a dinner that I don’t have to cook! Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in July: $196.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

And because the little things things in life can really add up, let’s look at how you can help to save the world using one tiny everyday thing: your credit card. How A Credit Card Could Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. Can something as small as using a credit card on everyday purchases help the environment?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2014

My credit card information was vulnerable during the PlayStation Network breach of a few years ago. As a result of the PlayStation breach, I began changing the way I use my credit and debit cards , and my bank accounts , so that I could limit the difficulties associated with breaches of this nature. Use Credit Cards.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

I would be doubtful too if someone told me that, but the truth is that it’s rather easy to do if you have a rewards credit card and work hard to maximize your earning potential with it. It’s a pretty typical rewards card and the airline ones do just about the same. Use your card and you get points.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

If you are going on to college in the fall, don’t let summer roll by without doing some preparation work to help you avoid typical college fail points. High school grads today have seen parents using credit cards (or maybe even their cell phones) to charge everything from gas to groceries to online purchases.

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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. Occasionally merchants will discount the price because they don’t have to pay the credit card fees on your purchase. That day the entire credit system nearly collapsed.

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freestuff.tv

OCTOBER 1, 2011

It’s so easy these days to pull out our credit cards to pay for the small things: groceries, gas, bills. On top of that, it is easy to purchase something impulsively because you have the card sitting there. I often get signed up to credit cards for the points. Have any of you done this before?

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JULY 10, 2023

We have already used one of the credits for my daughter’s flight to the Midwest later this summer. 4 – Credit Card Rewards – $241.78 I redeemed a $100 Target gift card from my Discover card’s Cashback bonus program. was transferred to each daughter’s 529 account from our Upromise card.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. I redeemed credit card points from our business card for a $100 Target gift card and used the gift card on back-to-school necessities. $40

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential. 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. At this point, you will have saved a whopping $5,050, and then you can start again. That is money saved.

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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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JULY 15, 2013

Right now they are offering a FREE $10 gift card to new customers when you spend $25 at 7-Eleven. You can spend the $25 on gas or in-store! Register a debit or credit card with Plink. Use that card to spend at least $25 at 7-Eleven before 7/21/13. Here’s what to do: Sign up for Plink.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2013

At a really low point in my financial life, I lent a friend $20 because she forgot her wallet. This is at a time when I was struggling with paying my tuition, my rent, groceries, gas, and insurance, and was in a lot of credit card debt , so every penny counted back then and that $20 leaving my wallet felt like a lot more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 15, 2011

Due to the recent high gas prices, he has been focused on researching gas credit card offers, most recently writing reviews of the 76 credit card and the Chase BP gas card. Guest Post Author Bio: Michael is the founder of CreditCardForum.com. Plane – 2.138 MJ per passenger-kilometer.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

FULL LIST OF EDITORIAL PICKS: BEST AIRLINE CREDIT CARDS Before applying, confirm details on the issuer’s website. Points are worth 25% more when you redeem them for travel booked through Chase, or you can transfer them to about a dozen airline and hotel partners. Read our review. Read our review. Read our review.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Wether I am shopping online or in the store, I usually use a credit card. I like to use my credit card because of the rewards program it offers. I use my credit card for everything from online holiday shopping to putting gas in my car and then take advantage of the rewards once we rack up enough points.

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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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Saving Everyday

JUNE 22, 2012

Let me preface this by saying that my wish for all of you is that you have no credit card debt. But these days, having a major credit card is a must. Debit cards are just not always the same, especially when traveling. Benefits: 5% cash back on GAS, restaurants, department stores and more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

My son knows that there are two meeting points out (depending on whether he leaves out the front or out the back) in our neighborhood. Know where the turn-off valves are for your gas and water. Broken water and gas mains can make an already difficult situation intolerable — and even more dangerous.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 18, 2015

based coalition loyalty program with well-known brands where consumers can earn and use Plenti points for purchasing a wide range of products, regardless of the payment method consumers choose to use. The Plenti program is not connected to a credit card, and there is no cost sign up. As reported in the U.S.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 17, 2011

It got to the point where I couldn't close the drawers of my filing cabinet, so I took some time to weed them out. Credit Card Statements - These can also be found online, so I'm not sure a paper copy is necessary, unless you need it for documentation for tax deductions, then see Taxes below.

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Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

With gas prices nearing $4, who has the money for that family vacation this year. The consumers have spoken and gas seems to be gradually dropping but not fast enough. Travelocity with the Travelocity Credit Card. The Travelocity card has a $35 annual fee. worth of flights.

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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. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Futures introduction.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

There was the gas, the hotel, and the restaurants to pay for. As much as possible, we try to stay at the same hotel chain so we can accrue rewards points. Ways to Save on Travel Without Using Rewards Credit Cards Saving Money on Food While On the Road. Ask for a better hotel rate or room. Go Frugal Travel Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years. Chris and his wife made a financial goal to switch to an all cash lifestyle, instead of relying on credit cards. They compared their cash months to the months that they used credit cards and were blown away by the results.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 29, 2013

No stops at the gas pump, no traffic, no headaches, right? Apply for an Airline Credit Card. Airline brand credit cards can save you big bucks when you travel. Travelers carrying an airline credit card can often avoid checked baggage fees and save big. Upgrade using Frequent Flyer Points.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Philip Taylor from PT Money Personal Finance presents The Best Gas Rewards Credit Cards–June 2011. Ben from Money Smart Life provides Credit Card Bonus Comparison Charts so you can make the best decision. Jen from Master the Art of Saving presents Credit Card Happy! I totally agree.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 5, 2012

There are a number of valid reasons that folks spend their hard earned credit on bikes. They can save money on gas for the commute to work. Are Credit Cards From Grocery Stores Worth It? They are fun to ride – on warm sunny days or warm starlit nights. They can get to places you can’t in a car.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I know I’ve said this before, but I sometimes feel like, “What’s the point??” I keep being able to get gas for less than $3/gallon! (I Relatedly: every time I have been to Sam’s Club, I’ve been pretty unimpressed with their gas prices. Do you find their gas prices to be competitive?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Do you ever wonder how someone can sink to the point where they can no longer keep a roof over their head? Here is the story of someone I personally know who is nearing that point. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. She ignored collectors and now the card company is suing. Discontinue Insurance.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

If we all used less gas and walked more we would not only improve our financial picture but we will be healthier too. Glen from Credit Card Smarts shares how to Use a Credit Card to Build Your Credit History Fast. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

For example, if you are buying gas at the pump, ask before you pump about their cash discount policy – let them know that you know that they pay a 3% or more credit card transaction fee. Let the other guy know you are expecting to negotiate with an opening statement that is appropriate to the situation. Show Your Reaction.

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