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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

Family Balance Sheet

Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education. Hello, 2020. But my point of this post is not to discuss the pandemic.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

Since April, he made over $800 by selling 3 old bikes, unused furniture, a college fridge, a camping grill, a TV, and other misc stuff. 2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. I locked in the CD at my local credit union where it will earn 4.75% during that time frame.

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Free $5.29 When You Sign up for Upromise

For the Mommas

Sign up for free and transfer money earned to a college savings account or your bank account! When You Sign up for Upromise at Save $$ | Hot Coupons & Deals | Weekly Ad Previews | Matchups. When You Sign up for Upromise. Continue reading Free $5.29

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Start Your College Savings by Shopping Online with Upromise

Saving Cents With Sense

I’ve written about Upromise by Sallie Mae before and how it is such a great way to save for college (or pay off loans) while you are doing your everyday shopping, eating out, or even pumping gas. But did you know that you can save for college when you shop online? First, make sure you sign up for Upromise.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

We know that saving for a rainy day isn’t just a phrase our grandparents used to throw around. 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.

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How to Create a Family Balance Sheet + Get a FREE one for your family!

Family Balance Sheet

You’ll know how much is in your checking and savings accounts and your retirement accounts. This section is broken into Short Term (Cash) Accounts, Long Term Accounts, and tangible assets/property values. The amount you need to save to get to your target. Column G = Monthly payment.

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Earn Money For College (or Yourself) With Upromise

Saving Everyday

It is a program that turns your everyday spending into a little extra savings account to pay for your kid’s college, your student load or withdraw for yourself : Register HERE – It’s FREE! Add your loyalty cards (Kroger, Publix, CVS, etc…) and any debit/credit cards you use (see tip below).

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