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Where we found money in April

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Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in April: $439.62. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending. However, once we paid off all of that debt, I started playing the credit card game.

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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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Plasma Donations: $420. I earned $420 from 5 donations and a $50 bonus in the month of July. My time spent averaged about 1 hour and 40 minutes per donation. This includes check-in, waiting my turn for a bed, and the actual donation process. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in July: $196.

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Where we found money in March 2021

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I donated plasma 5 times in March which is short of my goal of 8 times. I usually donate on Friday and Sunday mornings and I missed a few days due to schedule conflicts. This money is purely from donation earnings and equates to about $27.60 Credit Card Cash Back: $175. Credit Card Cash Back: $175.

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Are Credit Cards From Grocery Stores Worth It?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course there are a bazillion different techniques to save money on food – and credit card rewards are one of the least effective ways – but regardless, I still wanted to take a moment to discuss them. National Grocery Store-Affiliated Credit Cards. Some grocery store chains issue their own credit card.

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How Can I Be Eco-Friendly With a Credit Card?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Equating credit cards and being eco-friendly may seem like a stretch, but there are many options available for those who are environmentally conscious and carrying plastic. As a matter of fact, a credit card might be a better idea all the way around for the environment. Four Crazy Credit Card Scams.

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Where I found money in February

Family Balance Sheet

I had an unexpected surprise hit my credit card in February. I donated plasma 5 times in February which is short of my goal of 8 times. I usually donate on Friday and Sunday mornings and I missed a few days due to schedule conflicts. My total of found money in February: $3433.68. Airfare Refund: $2700. Rakuten: $233.93.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card. January will be one giant nightmare when the credit card bills start rolling in. We paid for many of our Christmas purchases on a credit card and then hustled in January 2013 to pay it off. Donate Plasma. Babysit or House Sit.

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