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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These are lessons that I try to impress upon my son because I don’t want him to make the same mistakes I made 15 years ago. I’m trying to be a little more hands-on with my son, and talk more openly about money (which is something that didn’t happen much in my parents’ home. Now, my focus looks a little forward.

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