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Are Credit Cards From Grocery Stores Worth It?

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Guest Post Author Bio: Michael is the founder of CreditCardForum.com, a website for card offers, reviews and discussion. According to this NY Times posting , from December 2009 to December 2010, corn and coffee shot up over 50%, wheat just shy of 50%, over 25% for soybeans, and the list goes on.

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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

I made some foolish choices shortly after graduating college, burning through my savings and running up credit card bills. We bought our house in March 2009, during some of the worst of the recession and the housing bubble bursting. I still remember how long it took to pay that off and never want to be there again.

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Get Higher Value Coupons on Coupons.com

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This will give you exclusive access to high value coupons for the entire next year. This is normally a charge of $3 a month, but they are offering for FREE right now, until they have giving $5 Million Value, which I was told is coming up soon, so don’t pass up this deal while it is available.

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5 Ways to Save on Travel Expenses

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Do your homework ahead of time by calling your bank and credit card companies for a rundown of possible fees. Credit cards might charge a flat fee or a percent of the transaction; the former quickly gets pricey if you’re buying every meal and souvenir with your card. Pay the smart way. Take an extra bag.

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Don’t Miss FREE Coupons.com Savings Club Membership

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This will give you exclusive access to high value coupons for the entire next year. This is normally a charge of $3 a month, but they are offering for FREE right now, until they have giving $5 Million Value, which I was told is coming up soon, so don’t pass up this deal while it is available.

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4 Tips To Starting Your Financial Plan

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This will give you some flexibility and creates room for the unexpected in your overall financial plan. Let’s say one of your goals is to improve your credit rating quickly to get a better rate on a 30-year mortgage, and you’re carrying two credit cards with balances. Create Milestones. All rights reserved.

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How to Recognize the Hidden Costs of Christmas & Trim the Fat

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You give up rights to future payments, but the savings in interest on your credit cards could make the sale worth it. If anyone asks you want you want for Christmas, think practical: gas cards, an hour with a financial planner, gift cards to the grocery store and personal budgeting software. Rethink Your Spending.