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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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). I think they are a pain. I undersand the incentive, but don’t think it is worthwhile for us. Sure, I have heard the stories.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

By paying college tuition at the state university with a cash back rewards credit card (and then paying the balance off before any interest charges came due!!), my sister-in-law earned enough cash to take the family to Hawaii!! You can usually hire someone for about twenty dollars an hour.” says Jeanette Pavini from Coupons.com.

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Allstate Insurance Review 2024 | Bankrate

Savings Corner

Lastly, we reviewed each insurer’s local agency availability, digital tools, corporate sustainability and giveback programs and national availability (which we define as being available in at least 48 states, since many insurers do not operate in Alaska or Hawaii). Age is not a contributing rating factor in Hawaii and Massachusetts.