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How to Take a Frugal (or Free) Vacation or Trip

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people are familiar with earning miles on their favorite airlines by signing up for frequent flier clubs that track the miles flown, and Amtrak train miles work the same way – you sign up to be a member and when you travel, the miles get added to your account. Pay any tax bills with the card. Use your card and you get points.

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Southwest Airlines & Turbo Tax offering 1,000 Rapid Reward Points

Birmingham Bargain Mom

If you haven't filed your taxes yet and you're a Southwest Rapid Rewards member, here's a way to earn 1,000 points.

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How to Save on Rental Cars

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake. Airports are notorious for tacking on fees and taxes. Make sure the sites are including everything, including all taxes and fees.

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Stock Market Sectors: 11 Official GICS Groups

Savings Corner

Transportation stocks such as airlines , railroads , and logistics companies are found within the industrials sector, as are companies in the aerospace , defense , construction , and engineering industries. Companies making building products, electrical equipment, and machinery also fall into this sector, as do many conglomerates.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

. ” Dr Dean presents iPads And Tablets: Ten Ways To Keep ‘Em Safe While Traveling posted at The Millionaire Nurse Blog , saying, “iPad’s size and weight make them great for traveling Read all about how to help keep yours from the black hole that is ‘ airline lost and found.’ ” That concludes this edition.

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102 Stores Nationwide that Give A Teacher Discount

Coupons Do Work

Home Depot : With exempt paperwork, you can skip sales tax when shopping at Home Depot. Lowes : Just like Home Depot, Lowes offers a break on sales tax for teachers, plus they’ll cut wood and pipe for you. STA Travel : Check out STA Travel to take advantage of their many negotiated teacher discounts with the world’s top airlines.

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How to Use a Credit Card to Save the World

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Unless you need the receipt for business or tax purposes, you are just going to throw it out anyway. So instead of earning free airline points, your earned points could translate into a donation to your favorite group or environmental organization. Also when you are out making purchases on your credit, decline a receipt if possible.