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Track Spending with the Western Union® mun2® Reloadable Prepaid MasterCard®

Saving Cents With Sense

A new re-loadable prepaid MasterCard® is now available from Western Union® and mun2® to help you track your spending. This card requires no checking account or credit card information, so it is simple to sign up. If you are interested in this card and the bonus, check out all the terms, regulations, and more HERE.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

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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. This site uses affiliate links.

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The Christmas Tree – Artificial or Real?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you use artificial trees or live cut real ones? According to a New York Times article last December, there are a bunch of us that have artificial trees – me included. We have used this tree for 15 years now. In addition, some trees are grown close to where they are used, lowering the transportation carbon emitted.

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4 Tips To Starting Your Financial Plan

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Cut out unnecessary spending and use that money to build an emergency fund. Wentworth for a lump sum of cash now, and then use the money to help build your emergency fund. Though the interest rate might be higher on credit card A, the balance is higher on credit card B. This site uses affiliate links.

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Seven Reasons To Avoid Penny Auction Sites

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

New, new in package, used, antique, and etc. Each bid re-sets the auction clock, so that bidding continues. 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. There is no trusted third party.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although we think of the Great Recession starting in early 2009, it wasn’t until 2013 that the 5 year CD interest rate fell below 1% – and has stayed there ever since according to Bank Rates interest survey data. The FDIC shows the US national average payout for savings accounts less than $100,000 is.06%.

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