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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

Both our CD and high-interest savings account are FDIC-insured and are at banks that we trust. I received a quick response that they would reimburse us for the unused tickets from Philly to Harrisburg, which equaled $400 and more than covered the rental car. Ask and ye shall receive! The money hit our account in April.

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Best Credit Cards – December 2023

Savings Corner

The bank that issued your credit card sends money for the purchase to the merchant where the transaction took place. The transaction shows up on your credit card statement, and you repay the bank for the purchase. In some cases, you can have your cash back deposited in a bank account or sent to you as a check. Points or miles.