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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

Family Balance Sheet

I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped my mind. Instead, it is to share with you my honest review of Upromise, an online cashback portal that partners with major retailers, restaurants, and businesses. Use a Upromise Mastercard. Instead, it is my honest review. Hello, 2020.

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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Unlike most people, I actually look forward to receiving my utility bills each month. I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. Hard to believe?

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Why Use Cash?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Back in my teens and early twenties, Mom used to yell at me about not carrying enough cash. Either I would be walking or using my last quarter in the pay phone to call home and beg someone to come get me. As an adult, I use both cash and credit as well as checks. If I buy anything online, I use credit.

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Dining Out For Less

Shereen Travels Cheap

I know there are a lot of Americans who try their best to only dine at restaurants they recognize when they vacation, and that's very odd to me. Choose one meal to eat in - If you have a vacation rental with a kitchen, make use of it. Many of them don't make a living wage and depend on tips to pay their bills.

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Outback Steakhouse Coupon | Save 20% On Entire Bill

Saving Everyday

You’ll save 20% off your entire bill through May 20, 2014. Use it at lunch, dinner, or even curbside pick-up, so you can bring dinner home! Coupons Restaurant Coupons & Deals date night dining deals outback steakhouse coupon' I’ve got a brand new Outback Steakhouse coupon for you!

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Six Eco-friendly Ways to Save Money for You and Your Family

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And, when you find yourself in the market for a new (or used) car, don’t worry about spending a little extra for an energy efficient vehicle because it will almost assuredly save money in the long-run by cutting gas consumption. Both paper coupons and paper bills are things of the past. Energy efficient tax credits. Go Digital.

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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

We are privileged in that we both have good-paying jobs and have more than enough money to cover the bills. I made some foolish choices shortly after graduating college, burning through my savings and running up credit card bills. Needless to say, my restaurant manager salary didn’t support the life I was trying to live.