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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

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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. Since March of 2020, over $1300 has been transferred into my daughters’ 529 College Savings Accounts.

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Frugal Friday: 11/04/16

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What We Ate this Week: Monday: We went out for dinner to celebrate my oldest daughter’s 11th birthday. While I don’t advocate the use of credit cards with a continuing balance, we do use a credit card on many purchases and pay the balance off when the bill comes. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s $29 Food Stamp Budget – I pay $30 a week no food stamps

Coupons Do Work

My daughter does competitive cheerleading and that itself is $3K a year (not including travel). I stocked up on several sizes for the next 2-3 years… for my daughter, last Sept, Crazy 8 had a coupon and a sale on summer clothes. I paid it all in cash (try not to pay in credit cards…). I wait for the good sale.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

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t Paydown Your Credit Cards. We just came back from holidays and did just that. Crystal presents 5 Credit Card Mistakes You Want to Avoid. Credit cards can be a great tool but these mistakes are all too common. Avoid them and you’ll do fine in the world of credit.

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Season of Sharing 2013 Day 4: Gifts for Little Ones and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

It’s so great to watch kids open holiday presents up – they get so excited! Carter’s offers a variety of styles including one-piece, two-piece, 4-piece, holiday PJs and sleep and plays featuring adorable characters. Even includes a pocket for license, keys, and credit card! Quick Trip Diaper Bag.

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Season Of Sharing Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway – Day 4 – Gifts for Everyone, Including the Dog!

Nicoles Nickels

Once again, I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2015 Holiday Gift Guide this year – Koupon Karen , She Saved , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. Season of Sharing 2015 Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway. Personalize your gifts this holiday season! Product Name: Tea Time Collection Gift Box.

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