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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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We found a really cute set for a great sale price at Big Lots…of all places–I had no idea they sold furniture. 2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. I locked in the CD at my local credit union where it will earn 4.75% during that time frame.

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2019 Christmas Savings Club

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Did you use cash or put your purchases on a credit card? I get swayed too when I see the sales flyers for all of the pretty things. A credit Christmas equals: a “how are we going to pay for this” Christmas. any savings from sales and coupons washed away from the interest accrued from unpaid credit card balance(s).

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Merry 6 Months Until Christmas! Start Planning Today.

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Did you pay cash or use a credit card to buy gifts? If you used a credit card, when did you pay it off? We usually use a credit card to buy our Christmas gifts and then pay the balance off in January. Here are some questions to ponder: How much did you spend last year? Are you okay with that number?

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10 Money Habits You Need to Quit

For the Mommas

Another common mistake that people make is not having some type of savings account or rainy day fund. Only paying the minimum on your credit card balance. Just because credit card companies only require you to pay a minimum amount each month doesn’t mean that you are not allowed to pay more.

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10 Money Habits You Need to Quit

For the Mommas

Another common mistake that people make is not having some type of savings account or rainy day fund. Only paying the minimum on your credit card balance. Just because credit card companies only require you to pay a minimum amount each month doesn’t mean that you are not allowed to pay more.

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Christmas Savings Club | August September 2019

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I had amassed $70 and thought it was a perfect addition to our Christmas account. In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. In May, I made money from a yard sale and put $50 towards our Christmas savings. It was a pretty easy month to find the cash.

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Start Your College Savings by Shopping Online with Upromise

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But did you know that you can save for college when you shop online? It is so simple to do – you don’t want to miss this easy way to save. You can connect your grocery cards and/or credit cards to start saving when you are out. First, make sure you sign up for Upromise.

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