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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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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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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

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. Teach tennis lessons.

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A Great Way to Giving Back

freestuff.tv

Right now, the Australian Government have promised to match dollar for dollar any donation towards the East Africa crisis. So today, get your credit card out and donate to World Vision Australia and have your donation matched. This great offer finishes end of November. I urge you to do the same.

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How do you handle tipping?

The Frugal Girl

I am also very curious if service people receive 100% of the tips given via credit cards and apps. I know I’ve heard the argument that goes like, “Tipping ensures that people are motivated to give you good service.” What is considered a good tip? Do you reward for service in advance?

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End World Hunger: 5 Simple Ways You Can Make a Difference

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You simply answer multiple-choice questions about word meanings; for every answer you get correct, Freerice.com donates 10 grains of rice. This may seem insignificant, but in its first month of operation alone, Freerice donated more than one million grains of rice. cups of food will be donated to feed the hungry at home and overseas.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

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. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. Are you Crafty?

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