Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

For those who prefer to pay with cash and avoid the credit card debt cycle altogether, building a solid credit history and high FICO score can be a challenge – but it doesn’t have to be. Only a small portion of your FICO score is based on having and using revolving credit. Where Credit Scores Come From. Your Score.

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Credit Cards Credit Building Rent 234

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

I set up a standing order from my checking account to my savings on the first of every month, still at $600. So, whenever I banked my check at the end of the month, $600 automatically disappeared from my savings account. Start Using Cash This is a wonderful way to save money. Believe me! See what I did there?

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

No more nasty phone calls or letters of demand! Wouldn’t it be much simpler if you only had a few accounts, maybe a working account and one or two savings accounts? Debit cards allow you 24/7 access to your own money and help to reduce the use of credit cards. Reduce Your Credit Cards Ouch!

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Simple Finance Budgeting Budget 221

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts. manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 175

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2014

To begin, gather all of your recent bills, receipts, checking & savings account statement, and/or credit card statements. utilities – gas/electric, water, sewer, internet, phone, cable. 3 Steps To Help You. Write categories across the top of a piece of notebook paper or on an excel spreadsheet.

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Finance Money Organic Organization 113

Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Finally, activate the Swipe for Songs game in your online account, make 40 qualifying check card transactions within 30 days of the first check card transaction (this first transaction must be complete within 90 days of game activation), and a redemption button will appear in your online account, good for a $10 iTunes e-gift card.

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Bank Banking 2016 Bank of America 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Both instances could have brought us down and we could have reached for a credit card, but thankfully, my husband and I are pretty adamant about having an emergency fund and I want you to become adamant about having one too. Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.

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