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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

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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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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. My Frugal Shenanigans! Share in the comments how you frugal-ed in August!

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Cool Things I Read This Week

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #. How to fight frugal fatigue? The Gotcha’s of Gas Credit Cards [link] #.

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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

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No, gas stations are not selling dirty gas, but some gasoline varieties are cut with more ethanol than others. The numbers for leg room, head room, weight capacity, even the cargo capacity are tangible and exact. Despite all of those tangibles, fuel economy is still only an estimate. The weather will rob your fuel economy as well.

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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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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!

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How I’m Inherently Frugal

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It is a perfect fit for me, as frugality is my hobby and passion, but I also find myself very attracted to the “go green” movement. The fact that the Prairie EcoThrifter focuses heavily on both topics – frugality and green living – really appealed to me. Think that is counter-productive to my frugal lifestyle?

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