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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My rewards credit cards were feeble, and I didn’t have a plan for using them. If I could go back to myself 7 or 8 years ago, I’d say, “Hey, you’re doing pretty well, and you’re not being stupid with your money. Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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I locked in the CD at my local credit union where it will earn 4.75% during that time frame. My plan is to use this cash first as it will come to term around the same time we will need to make the first college payment. We have already used one of the credits for my daughter’s flight to the Midwest later this summer.

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How to Freezer Your Credit and Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In addition, you’re left with the burden of proving you are really you and that you didn’t charge up thousands of dollars. Use cash only? If you prefer to use credit cards for the convenience as well as the credit card rewards, you may instead choose to freeze your credit.

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Best Credit Cards – December 2023

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MORE ABOUT THE CARDS FEATURED ON THIS PAGE Use the buttons at the top of the page to see cards in different categories. 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.