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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

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Way back in 2008 I signed up for a Upromise account and then it sat unused for many years. Back in 2008, I was a mama to a toddler and infant, so a lot of things slipped my mind. The total Round Up Amount is considered a purchase and converted to cashback rewards when the billing cycle closes. Instead, it is my honest review.

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

Savings Corner

Here are the best low-risk investments in April 2024: High-yield savings accounts Money market funds Short-term certificates of deposit Series I savings bonds Treasury bills, notes, bonds and TIPS Corporate bonds Dividend-paying stocks Preferred stocks Money market accounts Fixed annuities Overview: Best low-risk investments in 2024 1.

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US Presidents and Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

George Washington; Lyndon Johnson (self made); both Roosevelts; Herbert Hoover (self made); Bill Clinton (self made after he was President) and John Kennedy were all multi-millionaires. Of course, sales of his books, and hence his royalties most likely increased because he became president! Presidents.

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Why Life Insurance Should Be Part of Every Entrepreneur’s Business Plan – Life Happens

Savings Corner

It can replace your lost income, ensuring that your family can continue to pay for bills, the mortgage, groceries, college tuition and more. Take Mike Jaap , for example, who used the cash value in his policy to keep his small business afloat during the economic crisis in 2008.

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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We planned our purchase in the heady days just prior to the recession of 2008/2009. Gathering supplies, deep cleaning, locating companies to clean between rentals, posting information on advertisement sites, responding to queries, billing clients, and many more tasks eat time. Property value appreciation. Gather the family.

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Why Use Cash?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In 2008-2009 when we had the credit crunch and recession, there was at least one day when stores were not accepting credit. Conversely, if you are shelling out bills to buy something, it seems hard than sliding that plastic. Gas stations, some hotels, some restaurants are examples of places you might negotiate a cash discount.

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Green Investing Tips: How To Place Your Dollar In Conscious Companies

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While we were all plenty burned by the 2008 crash, with a slow turnaround there remain many sectors in which to place your investing dollar. Not only is it similarly internet-centric, but CEO Mark Zuckerberg was vocal in both his participation in, and support of, Bill Gates’ ‘Giving Pledge’.

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