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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I would be doubtful too if someone told me that, but the truth is that it’s rather easy to do if you have a rewards credit card and work hard to maximize your earning potential with it. I use my credit card like a debit card , in that I use it for every purchase I make. Pay recurring bills with the card. Would you believe me?

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Why Use Cash?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She envisioned me running out of gasoline and not being able to get home. 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. If I buy anything online, I use credit. That day the entire credit system nearly collapsed. They had no cash.

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Fuel Rewards Network™ and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Then, the 25c/gal will be credited to your account for your next fill up. From paying your energy bill to stocking up on everyday essentials to winning big in Las Vegas, explore the many different ways to earn rewards in the Participant Program. Her member rewards credit was $3.480 per gallon which meant her net price was $.019/gallon.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They start to recognize money and to be able to tell the difference between different coins and bills (but probably won’t be able to understand that the coins have different monetary values). Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). Buying gasoline.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There were no online saving or bill paying services. On the other hand… there were no drones, stoplight cameras, computer virus problems, identity theft, angst over credit ratings, amber alerts, full body scanners to enter an airport and etc. Gasoline stations did not serve food, have coffee or provide bath rooms.

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