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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Credit card rewards programs are no different. The rewards encourage you to charge things on their card. Many people today seem to prefer paying by credit card. To me, credit card reward programs are very similar to coupon clipping. We prefer not to use credit. Here is why.

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Are Credit Cards From Grocery Stores Worth It?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

T does have some great tips to save money on organic and healthy food ). Of course there are a bazillion different techniques to save money on food – and credit card rewards are one of the least effective ways – but regardless, I still wanted to take a moment to discuss them. So that equals out a 0.5% Conclusion?

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What Money Advice Would You Give Yourself If You Could Go Back in Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Or put yet another trip to Las Vegas on the credit card. Me from 15 years ago would get an earful about what not to do, and advice on budgeting and saving and staying out of debt. While my parents talked about saving money and only spending what you have, the lessons were more abstract than practical. Money Tips'

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6 Tricks to Save More Money in 2015

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Yet, too often we make excuses not to save money, or we feel like our budget is just too tight to save. There are tricks you can use to save more money even IF your budget is very tight. Consider these strategies: Save all of your change. Pay in cash whenever you can and save all of your change. I know I would.

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Best Credit Cards – December 2023

Savings Corner

Top balance transfer credit cards BankAmericard® credit card: 0% Intro APR for 18 billing cycles for purchases, and for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days of opening your account. Read our review of the BankAmericard® credit card. But most people can’t go wrong with these award-winners.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. 2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. We got a late start on saving for college so a large portion of our college savings has been sitting in our checking account earning zilch.

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Mastering the Art of Savings: Uncovering Coupons for Your Favorite Stores

Koupon Karen

In a world where every penny counts, mastering the art of savings has become a skill worth honing. Here’s how to navigate the coupon landscape efficiently, ensuring that you never miss out on significant savings. Consider browser extensions like Honey that automatically apply relevant coupons at checkout, saving you time and effort.

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