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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. We want to assist them in financing their college years and we needed to make some progress.

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Best College Student Credit Cards of February 2024

Savings Corner

FULL LIST OF EDITORIAL PICKS: BEST COLLEGE STUDENT CREDIT CARDS Before applying, confirm details on the issuer’s website. You’ll earn bonus cash back at restaurants and gas stations with no activation required and no rotating categories to keep track of. Some cards also offer a sign-up bonus. Your credit score will benefit.

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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

I made some foolish choices shortly after graduating college, burning through my savings and running up credit card bills. I think of the period of my life right after college my “quarter life crisis,” which included a series of money mistakes. Needless to say, my restaurant manager salary didn’t support the life I was trying to live.

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Our 2023 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

In 2020, our financial goals were to read, research, and understand both college and retirement planning. Our oldest is a junior in high school and college becomes reality in the fall of 2024. We want to assist our daughters with their college expenses. College is crazy expensive right now. My basement is still a mess.

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Use coupons, children eat free specials, and discounted restaurant gift certificates to save on meals.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I should have known he was special as he asked for a set of “Time-Life” home repair books when he was in college. We rarely go out to eat or do anything, so it’s a nice treat, a special time together, and a way to socialize them about eating at restaurants. He is also thrifty and is much better at budgeting than I.

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Disney College Program | You Were Too Good To Me!

Saving Everyday

The Disney College Program was everything I wanted and more! I will forever be thankful for the college program because it made me a better employee, educator, and all-around person. Having the best day ever at Trail’s End Restaurant and the Fort Wilderness campgrounds. Eating at Yachtsman…new favorite restaurant!

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