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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To me, credit card reward programs are very similar to coupon clipping. My own sister-in-law paid for travel to Hawaii by charging her son’s college tuition (this option, by the way, is no longer available with her card company). PS, we don’t do coupons either. I think they are a pain.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. Use Coupons I bet you were wondering when this was going to come up, right?

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

shopping for savings by comparing prices, using coupons, coupon codes and other discounts and making sure they are buying the teacher specified items. Go armed with coupons and coupon codes and your kid’s student id (or your teacher id if you teach) and don’t take the kids unless they are spending their own money.

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