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Our History with Credit Cards & Switching to Cash

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He has successfully inspired thousands of people to a life free of credit cards and debt. It just seemed easier to us to carry and use credit cards versus cash. But Dave Ramsey and Financial Peace University challenged us to think about credit cards & cash differently. Do you use credit cards or cash?

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Why Use Cash?

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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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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card. January will be one giant nightmare when the credit card bills start rolling in. The series was inspired by my own problem with not having enough cash for Christmas in 2012. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. 10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas.

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Walmart Toy Wish List Book 2012 | More than 200 toys $30 or less

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Also, be sure to take advantage of the Walmart New Layaway Program – a great alternative to using credit cards and it ensures that you get the toys your kids want before they are sold out. The post Walmart Toy Wish List Book 2012 | More than 200 toys $30 or less appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. All rights reserved.

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eHarmony FREE Communication Weekend | July 2012

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No credit card is required and there is no obligation. If you have been thinking about trying eHarmony , you might want to this weekend because they are offering a FREE Communication Weekend (July 4-8) to check out this service. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. All rights reserved.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Madison presents Credit Card Application Spree to Maximize Sign Up Bonuses posted at My Dollar Plan , saying, “It’s time for a round of credit card applications to make some money! Readon for some great bonuses.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card. January will be one giant nightmare when the credit card bills start rolling in. The series was inspired by my own problem with not having enough cash at Christmas in 2012. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. 10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas.

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