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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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What If We All Only Had One Child?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My son was 4.5 years old before his first sister was born, so we did have a (brief) taste of raising an only child. Only one child’s college tuition to pay. Sitting in this position, I am clearly able to see the personal pros and cons of having more than one child or having an only child. Having Just One Child.

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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!! One of my relatives did this for the four years their son was in school. Get Rewarded.

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