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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. bonus for signing up and a $25 bonus for linking a 529 account. Hello, 2020.

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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. Both our CD and high-interest savings account are FDIC-insured and are at banks that we trust.

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19 Awesome Freebies Things for College Students

Coupons Do Work

I remember, not that long ago (I graduated from college in 2004) that being in college is great but the cost is expensive. I remember I had spent $800 Dollars (that was the USD amount as they had converted it for me) and I didn’t have that money in my bank account. Checking Accounts. Lunch and Dinner.

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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? All rights reserved. This site uses affiliate links.

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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.

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Saturday Night Sweeps 01/22/22: Win a Multi-Pot Cooker from Martin’s & More

For the Mommas

Win $5,000 for Your Child’s College Savings Account and More. It’s Saturday night so that means the Saturday night Sweeps 01/22/22 are here! Enter some fun giveaways! Free Sweepstakes, Contests & Giveaway. Win a Multi-Pot Cooker from Martin’s. Win a $1,272 Prize Bundle including a Roku Streambar and More.

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Use Coupons, Dine, & Shop To Earn Money For College (or Yourself) With Upromise

Saving Everyday

It’s a very simple program that turns your everyday spending into a little extra savings account to help pay for your family’s college expenses or withdraw for yourself. Shop, dine and use coupons as you normally do to start earning earn cash back in your Upromise account. What you save goes into your account.

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