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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I remember the old S&H Green Stamp days when folks would paste their little green stamps (which they go from buying stuff) in a book which could then be redeemed for more merchandise available from the catalog. Credit card rewards programs are no different. The rewards encourage you to charge things on their card.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. I hope you enjoy them and the great articles they support.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Beating Broke tells us how we can improve our credit score by adding positive information. Sustainable Life Blog shares with us tips on how to repair our credit. We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. Tomorrow we will start the cooking. We are also flood planning.

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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Author Bio: Author Jerry Coffey, a long-time debt addict, paid off over $10,000 in credit card in two years through frugal-living and sound money management. The numbers for leg room, head room, weight capacity, even the cargo capacity are tangible and exact. The weather will rob your fuel economy as well.

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Best of Money Carnival #112

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Number 9 : Frugal Living tells us to let the dark night guide our finances. Number 8 : Glen at Free From Broke tells us what a credit card number is. Ever wonder if a credit card number has a rhyme or reason? Being a sustainable and green living person, I found this list very valuable. Well it does.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? . ’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. posted at Money Talks Coaching , saying, “Money and marriage.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

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How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone!