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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I remember the old S&H Green Stamp days when folks would paste their little green stamps (which they go from buying stuff) in a book which could then be redeemed for more merchandise available from the catalog. Credit card rewards programs are no different. The rewards encourage you to charge things on their card.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

Family Balance Sheet

Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. My Frugal Shenanigans! Coincidently, our credit union was offering a free shred day AND free breakfast for participating. I make a lot of iced tea and usually steep 2 flavored tea bags and 8 decaffeinated green tea bags in each batch I make.

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Cool Things I Read This Week

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #. How to fight frugal fatigue? The Gotcha’s of Gas Credit Cards [link] #.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. I hope you enjoy them and the great articles they support.

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Google Play | 10 FREE Song Downloads!

Saving With Shellie

Here are the 10 available songs: Ghosts ’n’ Stuff by deadmau5 Just Getting’ Started by Jason Aldean Ain’t It Fun by Paramore Delirious (Boneless) by Steve Aoki Wanted by Hunter Hayes Diamonds by Rihanna Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) by Green Day Icky Thump by The White Stripes Without You (feat. appeared first on Saving with Shellie™.

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Best of Money Carnival #112

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Number 9 : Frugal Living tells us to let the dark night guide our finances. Number 8 : Glen at Free From Broke tells us what a credit card number is. Ever wonder if a credit card number has a rhyme or reason? Being a sustainable and green living person, I found this list very valuable. Well it does.

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Keep it Dry Pouch – $3.99

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These water & snow resistant bags will hold your iPhone, Android, PDA, credit cards & lip balm and still have plenty of room left over! Keep it Dry Pouches are approximately 5” x 7″ Choose from 6 different colors including: dark pink, green, clear, blue, purple and black. is a must have! Shipping adds $2.89