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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I remember the old S&H Green Stamp days when folks would paste their little green stamps (which they go from buying stuff) in a book which could then be redeemed for more merchandise available from the catalog. Credit card rewards programs are no different. The rewards encourage you to charge things on their card.

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The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save?

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? If you are confused about whether you should pay off debt or save, you are not alone, although everyone’s financial situation is different. Should you pay off debt or save? appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom.

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Save Money Exercising

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You haven’t had time to pursue exercise and with holiday indulgences coming due on the credit card you don’t have spare money to buy a gym membership. How can you make sure you get the exercise you need but still save money doing so? Spend Money To Save Money. What other ways do you save money exercising?

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Is The Deal Worth It?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Post Author Bio: Mike runs a site for credit card reviews and talk, CreditCardForum.com. Although he does advertise things like credit card bonus offers on his site, he stresses the importance of thinking them through in advance. This got me thinking – Is this a good thing, as in, we Americans love to save money?

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GIVEAWAY: LifeLock Identity Theft Protection Plan

Saving With Shellie

We have had our credit card number stolen three times this year. My husband watches our account like a hawk and our credit card company is very diligent in helping us. GIVEAWAY: (1) Saving with Shellie reader will win a Lifelock Identity Theft Protection Plan. Three times. Ready to win?

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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you and your spouse or family disagree on saving, spending or investing one party may inadvertently sabotage the efforts of the other. It is the same with your finances, whether with credit, savings or investments, use the most reputable institution offering the best plans that you can find.

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