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Where we found money in April

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Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in April: $439.62. I only use cards that offer some type of cashback offer. an hour.

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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

Family Balance Sheet

Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, and online sales. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in July: $196. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but because I was trying to limit our overall spending.

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Where we found money in March 2021

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Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Credit Card Cash Back: $175. I redeemed $175 for gift cards from our business credit card’s cashback program.

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Where I found money in February

Family Balance Sheet

Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I had an unexpected surprise hit my credit card in February. Finding extra money has become a game for me.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

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Found money can be found from various sources, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. Credit cards are a tricky subject and we pay off the balance every month, so I will write more about this soon. I talk a lot about debt freedom and that is still a goal of ours, and our Debt Freedom Plan will be adjusted.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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Tax Rebate Blog: How Much Can you Earn Before Paying Tax in 2011 Tax allowances and brackets change each year. Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt.

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

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It’d be easy to try to slip some groceries past the cashier, fraudulently file for multiple rebates when the limit is one per household, or fake your way into a senior citizen discount you’re not really eligible for. Don’t go the dishonest route to save. It’s simply not worth it, though temptation is lurking.

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