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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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Both our CD and high-interest savings account are FDIC-insured and are at banks that we trust. Once home, I wrote American Airlines a polite letter with the flight details and I asked for reimbursement for the car rental, a $200 unexpected expense, along with a request for a refund for the unused Philly to Harrisburg flight.

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Current Mortgage Rates: Compare today’s rates | NerdWallet

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Global political worries can move mortgage rates lower. The nation’s central bank attempts to guide the economy with the twin goals of encouraging job growth while keeping inflation under control. Changes in inflation and unemployment rates tend to put pressure on interest rates. The global economy. Good news may push rates higher.

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The Salvation Army’s Adopt-a-Family Program

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Tanya’s home was sparse, towels covered the sofa that was tattered, and there was a box of food on her kitchen table–most likely from a food bank. They didn’t know how to handle Tanya or the whole experience, but they politely wished Tanya a “Merry Christmas” and we went on our way.

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

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Maria presents Politics and economy in the Eurozone part 1 posted at The Money Principle , saying, “The people have spoken in France and Greece. After all it was not the people who caused the problem so why should they suffer while the banks get off scot-free? They do not like this austerity business one little bit.

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A Couple of Things to Be Aware of Before You Invest in Bitcoin

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It is not possible for a bank to suddenly close your account or block your payment. One of the reasons for that is because there are so many political and economic uncertainties across the world, none of which could have a negative impact on the value of bitcoin. No matter where you are in the world you can send and receive bitcoin.

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Stores Open And Closed For Labor Day 2016

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a day free of politics? Are the banks open on Labor day? Are Banks open on Labor day? Remember that although many retailers remain open on Labor Day, the banks are closed. Labor Day is Monday, September 5th, 2016 and that means Sales, Freebies, Deals and more. What about Trump and Clinton? that would be nice!).

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